North Texas Polysteel

RESPONSIBLE

The structural strength of PolySteel buildings comes from reinforced concrete, a product of the combination of Portland cement, sand and gravel, which the Earth has in abundant supply. Concrete construction directly reduces the use of lumber for building, thereby helping to save the world's forests.

The super energy efficiency of PolySteel structures minimizes the amount of fuel burned for heat, saving our oil and gas reserves and reducing air pollution and the "greenhouse effect", the cause of global warming.

No CFCs or HCFCs

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) products DO NOT USE CFC's in their manufacture. EPS is easily recognized by its unique appearance ‑ thousands of tiny white beads fused tightly together, as found in American PolySteel forms®.

When (Chlorofluorocarbons) are used during the manufacturing process the release of those CFC's has been linked to the destruction of the Earth's protective ozone layer and an increased incidence of skin cancer (see below).

PolySteel forms do not contain HCFC, formaldehyde, asbestos, or fiberglass.

The Ozone Layer

Scientists studying the Earth's atmosphere believe that the ozone layer which shields us from the sun's ultraviolet radiation is being destroyed by CFC blowing agents. Unfortunately, many extruded polystyrene products use CFC's in their manufacture. It can be recognized by its fibrous appearance and is found in:

Extruded polystyrene insulation products which are usually colored to differentiate them from other rigid insulation. "Blue Board" and "Pink Board" are examples of this type of product.

Extruded polystyrene disposable containers (e.g., drinking cups, hamburger cases)

Packaging filler materials, such as foam "peanuts".

Saves Energy

The superior insulation of PolySteel insulating concrete forms, tighter construction, and solid mass of the resulting concrete walls conserve cooling and heating energy much better than traditional wood‑frame homes, reducing monthly fuel bills and allowing for use of smaller sized heating and cooling units.

According to research by the Portland Cement Association, houses built with insulating concrete forms (ICFs) require an estimated 32% less energy to cool and 44% less energy to heat than comparable wood‑frame houses. And the bigger the house, the bigger the savings.

PolySteel’s Partnership with Energy Star

In 1992 the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) began forging partnerships with manufacturers, retailers, utilities and energy‑efficient technologies. American PolySteel is proud to be a partner in this program as the manufacturer of a super‑energy efficient insulation product, and our PolySteel forms are labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo, along with our own. We have long recognized the environmental benefits of building energy efficient homes and we are proud to label our Forms with this sign of federal recognition.

For more information on this program, contact your PolySteel distributor or the EPA at 1‑888‑STAR‑YES.

Recyclable

Although PolySteel insulating concrete forms produce very little construction waste the excess material that does result from construction is 100% recyclable.PolySteel forms are also made from recycled products.