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commercial applications . It ’ s an IPCU flooring system spanning up to five and a half metres .”
Providing the next generation of structural flooring systems , Spantherm brings multiple benefits to projects and is designed to be an efficient alternative to traditional , labour intensive beam and block installations . It is produced off-site , meaning no additional site works or laying out is required on-site , redefining the speed of installing a fully insulated ground floor . For instance , a typical ground floor of 90 square metres can be installed in just 90 minutes , providing a level base without camber for timber frame or block construction .
Seamus elaborates : “ When we look at the profile of Spantherm , it is made up of sustainable fibres rather than concrete and steel . It removes the need for steel on the top of the slab , meaning steel is only required within the two sides of the slab . Aside from sustainability , Spantherm also enhances efficiency on site , as it can be laid in a matter of hours and is ready to be built on by the next day . It has safety benefits too , as it reduces exposure to wet concrete and
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