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How
Does SmartWall Compare With Other
Systems?
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Wood
Frame
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Tilt
Up
145 lbs./ft3
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Metal
Stud
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Heavy
Concrete
Masonry(2)
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SmartWall(1)
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Mason
Friendly
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X
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Opportunity
for Female Masons
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X
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Low
Thermal Bridging
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X
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X
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Thermal
Mass
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X
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X
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X
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Fire
Resistant
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X
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X
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X
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Lower
Fire Insurance Rates
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X
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X
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X
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Passes
UL E119 Hose Stream Test
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X
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X
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X
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Quiet
Comfort
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X
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X
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X
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High
Sound Absorption
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X
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Low
Sound Transmission
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X
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X
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X
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Nailable
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X
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X
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Impact
Resistance
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X
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X
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X
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Termite
Proof
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X
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X
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X
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X
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(1) SmartWall at 90 lbs / ft3
(2) Heavy CMU's at 125 lbs /
ft3 or more
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Why Is
SmartWall Just Now Beinq Introduced?
In recent years the rules have
changed. The challenges of competing wall systems, the
growing cost of construction the high cost of worker
compensation insurance, the heightened focus on energy and
real world fire performance, and the opportunity for female
masons have created a demand for high performance masonry
materials. SmartWall meets the needs of today's market, and
gives specifiers all the best reasons to choose concrete
masonry over competing wall systems.
Where Can
I See SmartWall? Can I Talk To Someone Who Has First-Hand
Experience?
There are many SmartWall projects
already in service. They include strip malls, office
buildings, high-rises, and many other industrial,
commercial, and residential structures. For more
information, just give us a call.
Notes:
What is "HEAVY"
Masonry?
Anyone who has lifted a concrete
masonry unit made with ordinary aggregate knows the
definition of heavy! A57-M defines masonry 125 lbs. per cf
or more as "Normal Weight"
"Normal Weight" concrete masonry
is HEAVY!
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