Isotex. The most complete and competitive building system

Isotex construction system consists of formwork blocks and slabs made of mineralised wood and cement. One of its main benefits is that with just one quick and easy laying step, the Isotex building system replaces the beam and pillar structure, infill walling and external cladding: the blocks are filled with concrete and have vertical and horizontal reinforcements and insulation is already inserted inside the formwork block.
This halves the construction time of the structure and, consequently, the costs, reducing the need for labour (no specialised workers needed). The special blocks provide a perfectly homogeneous structure in terms of earthquake resistance, thermal, and acoustic resistance, fire resistance, and respect for environmental sustainability and the principle of circular economy. All these technical characteristics are certified by accredited universities and laboratories, in full compliance with all current regulations.

Building systems compared

The Isotex building system has many advantages compared to other building systems.

Isotex

20% more thermal insulation than the previous 3-rib block.
45% more load-bearing capacity than the previous 3-rib block.
30% savings on gas bills.
In recent years, Italy has suffered 5 devastating earthquakes: the buildings made with Isotex blocks have not suffered any damage or injury, not even a crack.
Excellent acoustic insulation that allows to achieve the maximum result obtainable in this field, i.e. Class I.
Fire resistance attested by REI120 and REI240 certifications. Fire reaction B,s1-D0 and excellent facade fire behavior tested by Lepir2 test.
Use of natural materials and production process with reduced environmental impact certified by ICEA/ANAB Certification for Green Building, Environmental Product Declaration type III (EPD/FDES) and Indoor Air Comfort GOLD label for very low VOC emissions.
 With a simple and fast laying operation, ISOTEX reduces construction time and costs.

Other building systems

Wooden homes

The process of making wood structures involves the use of chemical adhesives to assemble the different layers. The final product is not always completely natural and biocompatible.
The wood is treated with special paints to resist atmospheric agents, moulds and insects: a solution that is not 100% green.
The wooden structure is light, therefore not very massive, and therefore with low thermal inertia and low sound insulation, aspects that are at the expense of living comfort.
Wooden structures have poor fire resistance.