The Product
The Beams
Using specialised moulds and a process developed over years to be efficient and reliable, we are able to construct pre-fabricated beams that are ready to be installed on-site within just 7 days.
This innovative system ensures strength and reinforcement for structures of all types, at a much lower cost, and in far less time than through other solutions.
SPECIFICATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE BEAMS
- Cast in innovative system utilising reinforcing steel
- Concrete cube strength: 50MPa three weeks after moulding
- Dimensions: height = 200mm, weight = 35kg per meter
- Deflection (6.2m beam only) : 1000kg load, no deflection
- Deflection (6.2m beam only) : 1000kg load, no deflectio
- Tested for compliance with SABS0160 and SABS0100
The Polystyrene
The polystyrene void fillers are manufactured from EPS to fit the space created by the 620mm beam spacing and 200mm beam height. Other properties include:
- Thermal resistance "R" value: >3.7
- Fire: classified as B/ B1/ 2/ H&V. Suitable for use in all industrial. residential and commercial buildings as an under-roof and side cladding insulation material
- Moisture: non-hygroscopic and not affected by moisture
- General: Not affected by bacteria, mould or fungi and have no nutrient value for insects, birds or vermin. They will remain effective as an insulant for the life of the building
- The polystyrene used is manufactured from the recycled waste polystyrene
Wire mesh is placed over the installed beams and polystyrene void fillers. Concrete is then placed onto the mesh to form a monolithic slab structure. The properties of the materials used in a standard installation are:
- Mesh: grid 193 with 5.5mm wire
- Slab thickness: 60mm
- Concrete cube strength: 25MPa (28 days)
- This standard has been found to meet the needs of most customers however, the specifications can be changed to meet any variance in engineering requirements.
Benefits to your Construction Site
There are numerous benefits that your construction site can take advantage of when partnering with our team of construction concrete beam suppliers:
Reduce time taken to complete projects
Because we offer a solution that is pre-fabricated, we guarantee that beams can be made available and installed within 7 days. This cuts a staggering amount of time from construction projects, making it easier to meet deadlines.
Reduce the costs
of projects
Pre-fabrication also ensures that beams can be sourced at much less of a cost to you, which is particularly evident when higher quantities are ordered.
Trusted structural
integrity
Our product provides more than adequate strength, support, and structural integrity compared to other approaches. Our beams are thoroughly tested for compliance with SABS160 and SABS0100 standards.