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TETRiS® Thermal Beam and Insulation Block Flooring System
PRESTRESSED BEAM GROUND FLOOR INSULATION
INSTALLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BLOCK AND BEAM FLOORING
TETRiS® is a unique patented thermal insulation floor system which is manufacturing from an ultra-high compressive strength extruded polystyrene, making each insulation block lightweight and robust.
Made from 100% recyclable material, this insulated floor solution is constructed using lightweight T-shaped insulated polystyrene infill blocks which sit on and fit in-between ACP (Concrete) Ltd’s prestressed concrete floor beams. The durability of the insulation blocks means they can withstand foot traffic during the build process.
The Cellecta TETRiS® insulation blocks have a 75mm upper section which sit onto the floor beams, providing a constant design level while the lower section is variable and fits in-between the beams. This unique design makes valuable use of what is otherwise wasted space between the concrete beams to provide a fast and economical thermal floor solution which eliminates any cold bridging areas (also known as thermal bridges). A concrete screed is then placed over the composite flooring to provide a durable concrete surface associated with suspended concrete flooring.
TETRiS® Thermal Insulation Floor System is also designed to provide high U-value requirements at ground floor level and to achieve performance standards required under Approved Document Part-L of the Building Regulations and has an A+ Green Guide rating.
APPLICATIONS
Suitable for a wide variety of concrete Ground floor construction level only in:
- Private Housing and Flats
- Hotels
- Commercial Developments
- Nursing Homes
- Residential Developments
KEY ADVANTAGES
- Lightweight
- High performance thermal performance A+ Green Guide rated = 3 code credits (3x more than for beam and block floors with insulation and floating screed)
- Excellent Acoustic Qualities
- Cost-effective
- TETRiS® insulation blocks are easily and safely cut on site
- Quick and easy to install
- Suitable for underfloor heating systems
- Generally, weather independent
- Offers potential to minimize excavations; of particular benefit where excavated material must be removed from site.
- Offer savings in both time and cost at ground floor level whilst minimizing groundworks.
CE CERTIFICATIONS
For all our Block and Beam Flooring CE Certificates click here.
NEED HELP?
For any sales, technical or enquiries we are happy to help so please contact us.
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DISCLAIMER
Please note that any information provided is to be used as a guide only. Any lifting/handling operations should be carried out by trained and competent personnel only. ACP (Concrete) Limited will not be held responsible for any damage or injuries in connection with handling or installation not carried out by ACP (Concrete) Limited.
High Performance at Low Cost
At ACP (Concrete) Ltd, our prestressed floor beams are manufactured offsite in controlled factory environment conditions to recognised industry standards (EC2),
Wet cast from high quality steel moulds using quality assured engineering grade concrete (60 N/mm²), guarantees the quality and performance of all our prestressed concrete flooring products. It also enables us to supply high performance concrete floor beams at low cost. As prestressed floor beams are designed to span further it also reduces the foundation costs.
Available as supply only or supply and install, all our concrete floor beams are delivered nationwide from our factories in Workington, Cumbria and Manchester.
Fast and Simple Installation
TETRiS® is a made from an ultra-high compressive strength extruded polystyrene, making each insulation block lightweight and robust. This popular thermal concrete floor has a simple and fast installation which produces a structural ground floor in fraction of the time when compare to beam and block floor construction.
Our beam and insulation floor system also offers savings in both time and cost at ground floor level compared with other flooring systems by minimizing groundworks.
The suspended floor system offers the potential to minimise excavations, particularly beneficial where excavated material must be removed from site, therefore, reducing your project timescales and saving you money.
Weather independent
The installation of beam and block floors is generally weather independent, reducing site delays and ensuring construction schedule is maintained.
Immediate safe floor and working area
With the easy installation, the TETRiS® insulation blocks and prestressed concrete floor beams can quickly provide a safe and durable platform as a base to continue further construction work if required..
Sustainability
The high thermal mass inherent with prestressed concrete floor construction has benefits for the finished buildings energy consumption. Prestressed concrete flooring also exhibits excellent noise reduction
Suitable for Underfloor Heating systems
Concrete beam and block floors are suitable for underfloor heating systems providing a high thermal mass in addition to the benefits of a concrete floor solution.
Looking for an alternative solution?
An alternative thermal solution to TETRiS® is Stylite, T-Beam Suspended Floor Insulation.
This insulated floor solution is construction using 100% recyclable, expanded, lightweight polystyrene infill panels which are profile cut to suit any concrete beam design.
The tightly fitted panel ‘wrap’ in-between and beneath each of ACP (Concrete) Ltd’s prestressed concrete floor beams.
To view information visit Stylite Suspended Floor Installation.
Why incorporating insulation in-between the concrete prestressed floor beams of a suspended concrete floor? - Part 1
Incorporating insulation in-between the concrete precast floor beams of a suspended concrete floor is essential if you are looking for a high thermal performance and eco-friendly flooring solution.
Image Source: Cellecta TETRiS® Brochure
The most popular solution is using our prestressed concrete beam and insulation floor system, where the floor precast concrete slabs/blocks are replaced with the insulation blocks or panels providing an instance improvement to high thermal performance and U-values. This is an alternative solution to our concrete block and beam floors which has a completely open conductive base giving no thermal protection under the floor.
Why incorporating insulation in-between the concrete prestressed floor beams of a suspended concrete floor? - Part 2
Prestressed concrete beam and insulation floor systems enhances the thermal and structural properties of the suspended floor by reducing any potential cold bridging areas (also known as thermal bridges) which is particularly beneficial in the construction of residential housing.
ACP (Concrete) Ltd’s prestressed concrete beam and insulation floor system has a simple and fast installation which reduces the time spent on-site, saving you both time and money. The installation is also generally weather independent which reduces site delays and ensuring the construction programme is maintained.
At ACP (Concrete) Ltd, we offer 2 standard depths of concrete floor beams 150mm and 215mm which are designed and manufactured to Eurocode 2 industry standards and are all CE marked.
Maximum Loading Span Tables
There are 2 different sizes available:
150mm
Concrete T-Beam and TETRiS®
215mm
Concrete T-Beam and-TETRiS®
Maximum Span Table - 150mm T-Beam and TETRiS®
- Based on Condition B loads, Finishes & Lightweight Partitions
- Block Density = 34kg/m³
There are three options available:
Click to download and view 150mm T-Beam Maximum Span Tables
Maximum Span Table - 215mm T Beam & TETRiS®
On Request
Brief Overview: How to install TETRiS® Insulation
Go to Page 12 on the Installation Process for a more detailed Step by Step Guide of the Installation of TETRiS® Insulation.
Image Source: Cellectra TETRiS® Brochure page12.
How to install our Beam and Block Flooring
To watch a short animation Beam and Block Flooring Installation click here.
To view a more detailed Step by Step Guide of the Installation, Safe Handling and Delivery of Floors, Stairs and Landings, please click here.
DISCLAIMER
Please note that any information provided is to be used as a guide only. Any lifting/handling operations should be carried out by trained and competent personnel only. ACP (Concrete) Limited will not be held responsible for any damage or injuries in connection with handling or installation not carried out by ACP (Concrete) Limited.
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Precast Concrete Block and Beam Safety Guidance
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Our Prestressed and Precast Concrete Design and Installation Service
At ACP (Concrete) Ltd we offer professional, comprehensive and reliable prestressed and precast concrete design and installation service on all our products. Available to all our clients and customers, these services give you the peace of mind of working closely with an experienced company you can trust to deliver every stage of your project.
Supporting you at every part of the process: design, construction and installation, our dedicated team of structural engineers and precast installers have extensive experience of delivering a wide range of prestressed floors, precast wall and stairs projects nationwide.
Design Service
Our experienced in-house engineering department offer a complete design and calculations service providing you with full construction drawings to deliver high quality precast solutions. Our design services including cantilever wall foundation design, precast wall panel design or design of bespoke precast products where our standard products don’t meet your requirements.
Our dedicated team will work closely with you to ensure that the precast concrete design meets your specific requirements, whilst ensuring that your project is designed to the highest standard whilst still providing a fit for purpose cost effective solution.
Installation Service - Part 1
All our precast concrete products are delivered and installed by the same professional team ensuring your project runs efficiently with people who fully understand your requirements. The team’s knowledge and experience of the complete precast and prestressed installation process is second to none, ensuring our products are installed on-site correctly and your project remains on-time and to budget.
We employ dedicated specialist reliable subcontract fixing precast teams who have worked closely with ACP (Concrete) Ltd over many years. Our Contract Manager's will assume control and co-ordination of the works on the placement of your order. This will ensure the free flow of information and design approval being achieved within the timescales.
Installation Service - Part 2
Our precast concrete wall solutions offer quick and simple installation which is usually carried out using either a crane or telehandler. The final product and method of installation will generally be determined by any site restrictions, the proposed sequencing of work and which product will provide the desired solution most economically.
Alternatively, help and advice for the safe handling and installation of precast units can be supplied as documentation and if required a supervisory site visit can also be arranged.
Site Specific Risk Assessments
Site Specific risk assessments and method statements are available following a prestart visit to site, which will be logged with all relevant parties, prior to commencement of work on-site.
Our experienced team will work to the site-specific method statement in conjunction with the detail of the approved design layout drawing ensuring your project is delivered to the highest standards of safety.
Site Specific Requirements
Site specific requirements, such as hard standing areas, movement of materials to create space and overhead obstructions will be identified and discussed with the Site Manager prior to commencement of installation work and these requirements will form part of the method statement.
Please contact us to discuss any of your design and installation requirements.
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