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Commercial Firewall Systems
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The Litecrete panel system, 150mm thick, has been tested by BRANZ (FR 3524) in accordance with AS 1530, Part 4:1997 and achieved the following load-bearing wall fire resistance ratings (FRR): Structural Adequacy 240 minutes no failure; Integrity 240 minutes no failure; Insulation 240 minutes no failure. Standard 150mm thick Litecrete Firewalls offer:. Fire-resistance rating of 240/240/240. Associated acoustic systems from STC 47 to STC 60. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up-to-date.
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Commercial Construction
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Litecrete and Commercial Construction. Half the weight of normal concrete. Cladding, intertenancy wall options. Rot, mould and moisture proof. Concrete House in ONE Day . . . you’d better believe it. Litecrete lightweight precast concrete wall panels were used to construct four 2-storey houses in a residential development at Flatbush, South Auckland. There were four differen. read more ». Litecrete (NZ) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wilco Precast Ltd. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up-to-date.
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Litecrete Service
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What You Can Expect From Litecrete. A Clear Expression of Interest. We will tell you promptly whether we can assist you with your project or not. Usually the answer will be positive but if we are unable to assist for any reason we will let you know early. When it comes time to price the precast component of your project you can expect Litecrete to give you a clear and complete offer which spells out inclusions and exclusions and the commercial terms of the offer. Precast NZ Certified Manufacture. One of ...
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Litecrete Insitu Concrete
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Although the Litecrete lightweight concrete mix has been developed specifically to manufacture precast, from time to time there is a requirement for lightweight concrete to be delivered to site for applications such as:. A screed to provide a slope for water run-off, such as concrete roofs or balconies. Filling voids in existing concrete floors caused by deflection Remedial work where normal insitu concrete would add too much weight. Concrete House in ONE Day . . . you’d better believe it.
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Residential Insulation
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There is a dispensation in the Building Code, for concrete and masonry R-values, because of benefits of the thermal mass of the concrete. A more pleasant living environment in both winter and summer. Half the heating requirements of an uninsulated home. A healthier environment with less risk of sickness. Reduced noise levels from outside sources. Savings on heating and energy costs. Concrete House in ONE Day . . . you’d better believe it. Concrete House in ONE Day . . . you’d better believe it.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is Litecrete better than standard construction materials such as timber, masonry or bricks? How does Litecrete compare in price to the other construction materials mentioned above? Litecrete is initially more expensive than those materials, however the speed of installation, built-in insulation, cost-effective finishing systems, energy savings and low maintenance offered with a concrete house more than pays for itself. Does the exterior face of Litecrete require finishing? Is Litecrete fire resistant?
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150mm Construction Details
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These typical Litecrete attachment details have been developed to cope with typical residential panel installations in Climate Zone 1 where the 220 mm thickness complies with the Building Code insulation requirements for concrete and masonry. The details are based on rigorous testing procedures coupled with sound precast concrete practice to ensure a smooth installation process and durable structure. Structural engineers may specify/design alternative attachment details which we can also work with. D6 - ...
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Concrete House in ONE Day . . . you’d better believe it
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Concrete House in ONE Day . . . you’d better believe it. Litecrete lightweight precast concrete wall panels were used to construct four 2-storey houses in a residential development at Flatbush, South Auckland. There were four different house designs, each having four or five bedrooms. The client’s builder brought time-saving concepts to the table to further enhance the benefits offered in using Litecrete lightweight precast concrete:. For larger scale housing developments using three or four house design...
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Residential Construction
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Design advantages; classic to contemporary; deep reveals around windows, doors. Noise reduction between rooms and between floor levels. Fire resistant, non-toxic, mould proof, mildew proof. Rot-proof, strong, permanent. Built-in insulation ensures energy savings; warm in winter, cool in summer. Rapid installation; wall panels for a typical house could be installed in one or two days. Competitive with other similar building materials such as masonry. Gordonton House, Waikato.
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Industry links
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PO Box 432, Swanson. Mob 021 980 636. Email: bruce@constructio.co.nz. PO Box 447, Warkworth. Kaitaia Civil Construction Ltd. Tel 09 408 0085. 17a Hannan Road, Whitianga. Half Moon Bay Marina. Mob: 021 438 779. Email: scott@jurado.co.nz. Harris Foster Consulting Ltd. PO Box 109 106, Newmarket, Auckland. Tel (09) 367 1070. Law Sue Davison Ltd. PO Box 56468 Dominium Road. J Ng Structural Engineers. Mob: 021 755 559. North Shore Mail Centre. Thorne Dwyer Structures Ltd. Tel (09) 307 2702. Tel 09 426 5702.
