PROGRESS UPDATE @ BREVARD COUNTY FIRE STATION 86
Much progress has been made at Brevard County Fire Station 86 in Micco since the slab was poured in late December. Last week, we set the hollow-core roof planks.
What are Hollow Core Planks?
They're pre-cast concrete slabs with voids in the middle, making them lightweight and minimizing the load on supporting walls and foundation. Typically these plank are 8” thick and span up to 30’ although depending on thickness the span may increase for specific designs.
What are the advantage/features of hollow core planks?
Fast installation, fire resistance, sound insulation, improved energy efficiency and design flexibility. All these qualities improve the overall construction time.
To complete our roofing system, we apply a lightweight insulating Concrete system (LWIC) Which consists of a thin layer of insulated concrete over the hollow core, then EPS (Foam) boards are embedded onto the insulating concrete. Once the insulated concrete hardens, to keep EPS boards in place, another layer of LWIC is poured over it. finally, roofing membrane is attached and roof is complete.
NEXT STEPS: Framing, Plumbing + Electrical. Stay tuned to @wjconstruction321 for these updates + more.
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