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Integrity Wall^TM Senior Living Information

An Integrity Wall^TM load-bearing panelized structure with an efficient floor structure, like the Vulcraft Ecospan composite floor system, is ideal for the program needs of the hospitality, multi-family and aging services market.

Design Flexibility: Structural load-bearing wall systems are most efficient when arrayed corridor to exterior where the superior span advantage of an open-web steel joist spans where no other system can. Double-loaded corridors are excellent arrangements for IL, AL, SN and Supportive living. Integrity Wall^TM is engineered to meet the program requirements for space and adjacencies with minimal design constraint. Demising partitions can be located independent of structural walls.

Performance: Integrity Wall^TM is unrivaled for strength to weight performance. The 2″ HSS tubes and the 4″ X 6″ load distribution member on the top of every panel efficiently handle more load at less weight than any other structural system. All welded construction and corrosion-resistive components insure performance for the life of the structure. The lighter structure reduces foundation costs – ideal for poor soils!

Thermal and Acoustical: The 6″ cavity with unique 2″ center space is ideal for energy efficiency. The interior panels provide the added utility space for insulated pipes while meeting high STC values. The Ecospan rated and tested assemblies meet IIC and STC performance requirements without additional materials.

Code Compliance: Both Integrity Wall^TM and the Vulcraft Ecospan systems have rated assemblies to meet every code requirement. Integrity Wall^TM meets the City of Chicago 4 hour test requirement! The Ecospan system has multiple UL assemblies for design flexibility; rated up to 3 hours.

Utility: The standard 6″ width of all Integrity Wall^TM panels provides better utility function and reduced rough-in trade costs. The open web joist space provides concealment for pipe and duct without expensive bulkheads and soffits. Larger wall openings are possible without expensive additional structural components.

Sustainable Architecture: LEED point contribution is possible; steel has high recycled material content and factory efficiencies significantly reduce waste.