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SABS Composite Building System

Hybrid System of Polystyrene Plus Concrete

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SABS™ is a multi-patented, composite building system that utilizes Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) as the core material for all structural members – walls, roof, floor – that is sprayed with a composite coating made up of a precise blend of sand, cement, glass fiber and other additives that, together, create a building shell that meets or exceeds all testing protocols and load requirements of the ICC-ES. It is reported to provide R-60 walls and R-100 roof.

Intrinsically linked to the installation and application of the SABS™ building method is Strata’s patented analysis program that accurately predicts the performance capability of a building shell utilizing any architectural design under any set of climatic conditions.

SABS™ (Saebi Alternative Building System) has only two parts: an expanded polystyrene (EPS) core that can range in thickness from 4 to 16 inches, depending on design and insulation needs, and a one-quarter-inch thick coating of reinforced concrete. Together these make a composite building system that is suitable for all portions of a building.

EPS makes up the largest component to the SABS™ building system, however EPS is 98.5% air, which makes it lightweight and a great insulator. EPS is also simple to shape and cut making custom features easy to incorporate.

SABS™ reinforced concrete coating is sprayed on to the EPS at one-quarter-inch thickness using standard equipment, and then finished with industry standard tools like trowels. Most 3rd party materials can be directly applied to SABS™.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Moisture Control

Temperature Control (i.e. 30% savings on heating and cooling)

Sound Insulation

DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

SABS™ is exceedingly resilient to mold or mildew

SABS™ Panels will not dent or deform

SABS™ has a 2,000 psi retention strength

SABS™ will embrace up to 260 MPH winds

Molecular compound bond creates surplus strength

SUSTAINABILITY

The EPS Foam insulation is 94% air