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Lot 6 Nanse Pen Drive, Kingston 11.
(876) 757-2395, 923-8988, 764-8307.
[email protected]. www.freeformfactory.com.
• WE ARE COMMITTED TO:• PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS • EXECELLENT SERVICE – BEFORE,
DURING & AFTER SALES• Each of our 35 EMPLOYEES IS TEAM-
ORIENTED & WELL TRAINED
• A FAMILY OWNED COMPANY IN KINGSTON, JAMAICA
• Curved Space, first established in 1982; grew & transformed into Free Form Factory in 1992
• 37+ years of EXPERIENCE
MISSION:
TO PRODUCE EXPANDABLE POLYSTYRENE (EPS) FOAM PRODUCTS THAT OFFER CUSTOMERS A UNIQUELY SUITABLE CHOICE THAT MEET OR EXCEED THEIR EXPECTATION THROUGH CONTINUOUS INNOVATION WHILE CREATING SUSTAINABLE VALUE FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS.
CORE VALUES: RESPECT, INTEGRITY, TEAMWORK, EXCELLENCE
WHAT IS EPS?
Small solid plastic particles of polystyrene are made from the monomer styrene. Polystyrene is a solid thermoplastic at room temperature that can be expanded with steam to create a rigid foam block for desired applications.
When the steam is applied, the polystyrene granules can expand to up to 50 times their original volume.
For more than 50 years, EXPANDABLE POLYSTYRENE (EPS) has been used to develop a variety of products, including packaging material, car parts (e.g. bumpers), refridgeration panels and structural panels for housing construction.
Although it is made of 95% air and 5% plastic, EPS is quite rigid, acting as a great shock absorber and excellent insulator of both heat and sound.
EPS is odourless and non-toxic it does not contain HCFC so it is a safe and inexpensive alternative to other materials, and like most plastics, can be recycled.
ADVANTAGES OF EPS
Manufactured into different shapes, sizes, and compression materials
High thermal insulation
Resistant to moisture
Extremely durable
Versatile in applications
Lightweight and portable
High shock absorbency characteristics
Compression resistant
Easily cut/ laminated
Easily recyclable
Combines well with other building materials
ADVANTAGES OF EPS
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
EPS is inert in nature and therefore does not result in any chemical reactions.
EPS does not attract any pests such as termites, so it is a preferred material for certain aspects of construction such as architectural mouldings.
EPS is closed cell, so when used as a core material it will absorb very little water and in return, will NOT promote mold or rotting.
EPS is durable, strong and lightweight; and can be used as insulated panel systems for a wide range of structures, including facades, walls, roofs and floors in buildings, as well as flotation material in the construction of marinas and pontoons/ piers and as a lightweight fill in road and railway construction.
Portmore leg of Highway 2000, St. Catherine Scotia Bank car park , Christiana
GEOFOAM
Residential home, Waterloo, St. Catherine
EPS INSULATED CONCRETE PANEL
Hanover Infirmary, HanoverResidential 2 storey home
Modern Residential home
EPS for Retrofitting
CLIMATE CHANGE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
A major feature of Climate Change is the rise in average surface temperatures on Earth, mostly due to the burning of fossil fuels.
Over the last century, Earth has experienced an increase of approximately 0.8 Celcius overall, but in some areas in increase has been more dramatic (the highest recorded temperatures have increased by as much as 3C in some places, e.g. Sahara Desert).
The majority of CO2 emissions come from burning fossil fuels for energy production. Therefore, improvements in energy efficiency, leading to reduction of fossil fuels used is essential to abate GHG emissions.
The Concrete Jungle Effect: When trees and other plants are cut down to make way for new buildings or parking lots, the climate warms because without the plants, less CO2 is taken out of the atmosphere. Plus, the asphalt and buildings tend to hold on to more heat than forests and fields, so when warmed by the Sun, they stay warm for some time.
THE SCIENCE OF HEAT TRANSFER
CONVECTION: The transfer of heat through a fluid (gas / liquid) caused by molecular motion.
CONDUCTION: The transfer of heat from one substance to another due to direct contact.
RADIATION: Energy that is transferred through space in the form of rays, waves or particles.
THE SCIENCE of RADIATION
•In radiation heat transfer, the rate of heat flow depends on the temperatures of the emitting and receiving surfaces and on certain qualities of these surfaces: the emittance and absorbance.
•Thermal emittance characterizes the surfaces capability to re-emit the previously absorbed heat away from itself.
•Thermal absorbance is a surface effectiveness in absorbing thermal energy (heat).
•The sum of these two coefficients is always one: a+r=1;
• Light colored, smooth and shiny surfaces tend to have a higher reflectance.
•For the perfect reflective (white) surface: r=1, a=0 (vice versa)
PORTMORE – A CASE STUDY OF A GROWING CITY
WHAT: Built on an area previously called Salt Pond, Portmore began as schematic residential development in the 1960s.
WHERE: located 15 miles South-West of Kingston, Portmore is divided into two regions, the plains to the North and the limestone hills of Hellshire to the South.
WHO: It is one of the largest urban areas in Jamaica. Granted municipal status in 2003, , since 1991 growing at annual rate of 4-6%; Estimated population: 250,000
The most densely populated area is situated on low-lying reclaimed land.
Most buildings are made of concrete block and steel, with slab roofs. These structures trap heat during the day and release the heat during the evening.
It is exposed longer to sunshine on an average day than any other city in the country
CHALLENGE: HOW TO DEAL WITH THE CONCRETE JUNGLE EFFECT???
Portmore is approximately 3,579 hectares in size (2001). The town is located at latitude 17º 58´ N and longitude 76º 52´ W. In 2001 the number of communities increased from 22 in 1991 to 40 communities with the introduction of the Greater Portmore housing developments along the western boundaries of Portmore.
An aerial view of Portmore, 2018
AN AFFORDABLE SOLUTION: EPS INSULATION
EXTERNAL APPLICATION
Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) is an excellent insulator as it bars heat from entering structures, helping to reduce overall building temperature.
Partnering with the multinational manufacturers such as STO Corporation and DUROCK, Free Form Factory offers economical and low maintenance methods for insulating commercial spaces and private residences.
With the External Insulating Finishing System (EIFS), EPS panels are affixed to the surface of outer walls using a special adhesive. A textured concrete coating is then applied to the EPS and the paint or trowel-on is added in the final stage.
THE SCIENCE of INSULATION
In construction, the R-value is the measurement of a material’s capacity to resist heat flow from side to the other
R-values measure the effectiveness of insulation and a higher number represents more effective insulation.
R Values for EPS are cumulative so that as the thickness and density of the foam increases
Material Thickness R-Value (Sq. Ft/ HR/ BTU)
Concrete Block 6” (with void)
2.05 – 2.64
Poured Concrete (70-100 lbs/ cu ft)
1” 0.42 -.21
Asphalt Shingles 0.44
EPS (Density 2lbs) 1” 4.9
EPS EXTERIOR INSULATING FINISHING SYSTEM
100 Restaurant & Bar, Kingston
Quality Dealers, Kingston
Digicel Head Office, Kingston
Other buildings where EPS have been used include: *Creative Building Finishes, HWT
EPS EXTERIOR INSULATING FINISHING SYSTEM
100 Restaurant & Bar, Kingston
Wyndham, New Kingston
EXTERIOR INSULATING FINISHING SYSTEM (EIFS)
Quality Dealers, Kingston
Applying EIFS is quick & easy
COMPONENTS OF EXTERNAL INSULATING FINISHING SYSTEM (EIFS)
1. BASE COAT: Apply base adhesive to concrete wall or applicable surface.
2. EPS FOAM CLADDING: Affix EPS sheet with fiber mesh to create an insulated wall which provides building with a blanket of continuous insulation that protects the exterior from temperature fluctuation and keeps interior more comfortable.
3. TEXTURED FINISH: Apply desired finishes, e.g. paint, trowel-on, or other textured finish.
USING EPS INSULATION IN PORTMORE – RETROFITTING WALLS
EPS Panels renderedEPS Panels are cut to fit
EPS application complete
EIFS finish applied to wall
Wall painted & seamlessly integrated
EPS Panels affixed to wall
EXTERNAL FINISHESFREE FORM offers a range of products that have moved beyond the look of basic stucco to deliver new opportunities for creativity. Today, you can replicate virtually any look – including brick, granite, limestone and metal – with Specialty Finishes from STO & DUROCK.
TROWEL ONTrowel on is a heavy-bodied textured finish, available in a range of textures to suit every surface: ultra-fine, fine, coarse and ultra-coarse. A one-coat application which protects and obliterates concrete and rendered walls. Ideally suited to mask uneven rendered surfaces, cover imperfections and hide irregularities.
Panels overlaid with membrane & sealed
USING EIFS IN PORTMORE - RETROFITTING A ROOF
EPS Panels are affixed with adhesive
EPS Panels are cut to fit area
EIFS application complete
COST OF EIFS
MATERIAL JMD/ SQ. FT
WALL CLADDING 708.00 +GCT
ROOFING (WITH WATERPROOF MEMBRANE)
776.00 +GCT
INTERNAL INSULATION (AN ALTERNATIVE TO EIFS)
CEILING INSULATIONAs buildings absorb heat from the sun, ceilings insulated with EPS panels can help to dramatically reduce heat in-take and significantly lower indoor temperatures.
WALL INSULATIONWith its effective insulating properties, EPS panels block the heat-intake from outside (helping to maintain a constant internal temperature). For this reason, EPS panels are ideal for the construction of cold rooms, which require strict temperature controls.
ROOF INSULATION
WALL INSULATION SOUND PROOFING PIPE INSULATION
ROOF INSULATION
WALL INSULATION SOUND PROOFING PIPE INSULATION
EPS & THE ENVIRONMENT
EPS helps reduce C02 emissions because it reduces the need for cooling buildings mechanically, i.e. with fans or air-conditioning. (most electricity plants in Jamaica/ Caribbean are powered by fossil fuels).
EPS can be recycled – 70% of material that is currently imported by FFF is recycled. NOTE: FFF has a plant to recycle EPS at the factory.
By using EPS in construction, this reduces the use of materials that are finite and that have higher environmental impact – i.e. from logging, mining/ quarrying.
QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK
Lot 6 Nanse Pen Drive, Kingston 11. www.freeformfactory.com
Manufacturer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
products, the Uniquely Suitable Choice for your
Building, Insulating and Decorating needs.
Bean Bags
EPS Sheets
Insulated Piping
GeoFoam
Monograms
Mouldings
Textured Finishes
Jewel Stones
Dummy Cakes
Cooler Boxes
Columns
Quoins
Brackets & More
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Lot 6 Nanse Pen Drive, Kingston 11.
(876) 757-2395, 923-8988, 764-8307.
[email protected]. www.freeformfactory.com.
