Building with Baupanel® System

The Baupanel® System is the ideal construction system for building very high-capacity earthquake-resistant buildings, where each element that integrates it collaborates in the absorption of horizontal forces.

In addition, the very low thermal transmittance provided by the elements of the system makes them optimal for building bioclimatic homes.

The highest ratings on the energy scale (A, B and Null Consumption) can very easily be achieved.

Baupanel® System in Spain is currently one of the best building solutions for compliance with the Technical Building Code (CTE) and respectful of the environment.

The constructive simplicity allows a significant reduction in construction times with respect to the traditional system since with a single element the structure, facades, partitions, floors, roof, lintels, braces and thermo-acoustic insulation are formed. The reduction of the building execution time of a work in comparison with other construction methods can be up to 50%.

Ease of transportation and installation. The weight per m2 of the panel before concrete application depends on the type of panel, and ranges from 3.5 kg/m2 to 5 kg/m2. This makes it possible for just one operator to easily move more than 3m2 of panel. As a result of its low own weight (up to 50% less than the traditional building system) the necessary volume of foundation will be reduced and therefore a notable saving on building materials and labor will also be obtained in these tasks.

With regard to safety in the event of fire, its elements are certified with a fire resistance of up to 150 minutes, making it especially suitable for use as a firebreak element in high-risk areas. The EPS used in the panels of the Baupanel®System is Class III, type E, self-extinguishing and does not propagate flames.

The U value of the total thermal transmittance of the Baupanel®System composed of a 4 cm thick EPS core with a density of 15 kg/m3 plus a concrete layer of 41 mm medium thickness on both sides (total thickness 12 cm) is 0.77 W/m2K. If the wall were made with an 8 cm thick EPS core (density 15 kg/m3), the thermal transmittance U would be 0.42 W/m2K.

The levels of thermal insulation are much higher than those corresponding to traditional building enclosures. This translates into an energy saving of almost 40%, both for heating and cooling cycles. The concrete elements hollowed out by the volume of the insulating plate provide a combination of very high structural capacity, low own weight and great thermo-acoustic insulation.

The loads in buildings are normally distributed through linear elements (beam-column frames), while with the Baupanel®System the load is distributed over the surface of all the elements of the structure, generating much lower stresses. Laboratory tests carried out at the Eduardo Torroja Institute in Spain, as well as others carried out internationally, have demonstrated the great structural capacity of the Baupanel®System.

By linking the panels in a monolithic way, according to the layout of the walls and floors, without the interposition of joints of any kind, a super three-dimensional structure of reinforced concrete is generated that allows all kinds of architectural works to be carried out, from single-family homes to multi-story buildings. plants.