TPBs come in many sizes and insulation thicknesses to optimize the builder’s desires and requirements.
TPB cores are spaced 12″ on center. This allows for increased wall strength with a tighter screen-grid pattern for concrete and rebar. Any cut block 12″ or greater in length can be used for primary wall construction greatly minimizing waste.
TPBs are monolithic and mold-formed under pressure and under strict quality control. Therefore, each form is identical to the next allowing for easy stacking with minimal shimming and gluing and making it easier to construct walls plumb and level saving time and materials.
Ease of Construction
The improved size and reduced weight of a 4′ block over longer and heavier blocks that require more than one person to stack greatly ease handling and assembly, saving labor, time, and materials. Because the blocks are actually forms for reinforced concrete which provides all the structure in a wall, there is no need for stacking the blocks in a “running bond” like masonry blocks. TPB can be stacked evenly above each block in the previous block course (“stack bond”) saving time used for additional measuring.
Building with TPBs require no special labor skills
Building with masonry block requires skilled labor. In contrast, building with TPB can be performed by anyone with limited skills. Because of its larger but manageable size to masonry blocks, constructing with TPB will not only save you many hours of labor during the building process but can be a great experience easily building your own house.
No clean-outs needed
Most debris created during construction is EPS beads and cement dust which is lightweight and can easily be removed with compressed air before placing corner blocks during final construction.
No concrete vibration needed
With the proper concrete slump, the grout will flow freely throughout all the grid cores without vibration.
Reinforcing Bars do not need to be tied
The block cores keep the reinforcement bars in the proper position during the concrete grout pour, eliminating the need for tying.