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Ozwall precast panels and partitions are created from a unique patented system which is designed to deliver significant cost-efficiencies on small to large developments. Fabricated off-site, the load-bearing walls are 85% lighter than conventional precast panels and can speed construction times by up to 30%.
The Ozwall Process
Ozwall combines the fast setting properties of plaster with an extremely efficient vertical casting system. A series of air operated expanding plugs is used to form light weight, hollow, pre-finished walls and partitions.
The addition of fibre to the plaster mixture imparts integrity to the partitions and load bearing properties to the walls.
Walls
Hollow walls up to 3.4 metres high by twelve (12) metres long are produced in thicknesses from 120mm to150mm.
Twelve (12) metre walls are cut using a computer controlled saw to maximise off-site fabrication. Doors and windows are also pre-cut to further eliminate site labour and speed construction.
The site addition of concrete to the hollow Ozwall creates full structural load bearing walls up to eight (8) storeys high.
Partitions
Ozwall 120mm thick hollow, non load-bearing partitions are 500mm wide and 2.7metres to 3 .4 metres high. A tongue and groove system on the long edges combined with a plaster adhesive ensures the individual panels can be assembled to achieve a flat wall surface.
Each 120mm thick panel weighs around 70 kilos and is easily installed without the use of craneage. Typical fire resistance for the 120mm partition is 60 minutes with higher ratings achieved by the addition of insulation.
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