Residential

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ENERGY EFFICIENT: The mass of concrete flexicore ceiling and floor slabs significantly lowers temperature variances. A more consistent temperature means greater comfort.
Youll appreciate lower annual heating and air conditioning bills.

SOUND SEPARATION: Sound doesnt permeate concrete flexicore slabs like frame construction. Reduce bothersome noise from floor to floor.
A quieter home means greater peace of mind.

COLUMN FREE: Flexicore construction provides low cost additional space for play and family rooms, workshops, storage, wine cellars and other household uses.
Enjoy a home thats just right for you!

LOW MAINTENANCE: The permanence of flexicore ceiling and floor slabs means minimal up-keep.
Long term cost savings.

FIRE, WIND AND DISASTER PROTECTION: Concrete doesnt burn. Flexicores strength reduces the impact of natural disasters such as tornadoes. Concrete construction reduces insurance premiums.
Safer dwellings backed by low insurance premiums.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Materials comprising concrete are core materials to Mother Earth and will not negatively impact the environment. In addition, when measured against the amount of space needed to replace lumber, theres no comparison to concretes ecological value.
Flexicore advantages come naturally!

EASY TO BUILD: Flexicore slabs are manufactured under rigid PCI certification standards in a controlled environment. Our product consistency affords faster installation of your residential floors and ceilings. Flexicore crews are continually trained on the most advanced installation methods.
Faster construction backed by product reliability.

 

Residential Garage

1) What size flexicore is available and how far can it span?

Flexicore slabs are available

in three basic sizes as shown at right. Spans can be up to 28-0" with an 8" slab, 35-0" with a 10" slab and 45-0" with a 12" slab.

2) What size foundation wall is needed for a garage?

A typical garage requires no more than standard foundation wall dimensions based on your local codes. For more unusual conditions you may need to contact your architect, engineer or general contractor.

3) How much bearing is required?

Recommended bearing is 3" on poured concrete foundation walls, 3.5" on masonry and 2.5" on steel beams. See the following typical details. Large openings in the bearing walls i.e.: garage doors, windows, or service doors require engineered support. (This should be reviewed with your architect, engineer or general contractor.)

4) How much camber will there be?

Camber is an inherent feature of prestressed concrete and will vary depending on the span and load for your project.

5) What about openings?

Openings can be easily provided by core drilling, saw cutting or framing during installation.

6) Is concrete topping required?

Concrete topping is required for garage floors. Concrete topping is not supplied by Mid-States Concrete Industries.

7) Is flexicore water tight? How can we make it waterproof?

Because they are concrete, neither the flexicore nor the topping is waterproof. Mid-States Concrete Industries does not provide the waterproofing or the concrete topping; however, the following suggestions may be helpful in providing a solution to waterproofing. (These issues should be discussed with your architect, engineer, general contractor or concrete supplier).
a)Be sure your concrete contractor follows recommended ACI practices for topping placement.

b)Pitch the concrete topping to a garage door or an interior drain.

c)Properly apply a seamless water tight membrane between the top of the flexicore and the concrete topping. A 60 mil. thickness is commonly used.

d)Cut properly engineered control joints in the topping.e)Perform recommended maintenance with a properly applied concrete sealer.