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Dincel Structural Walling

Dincel Structural Walling

Permanent polymer formwork

General Questions

What is Dincel Structural Walling?

Why use Dincel?

What are the time and cost benefits of using Dincel walling?

What traditional walling systems can Dincel replace?

What are the standard dimensions of the Dincel modules?

How are Dincel walls constructed?

What's the Dincel Masterspec Work Section?

How are Dincel Walls waterproof?

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Compliance

Does Dincel walling satisfy the fire requirements of the Building Code?

Does Dincel walling satisfy the acoustic requirements of the Building Code?

Construction & Design

How is steel reinforcement placed into the form?

How can I ensure there are no air voids within Dincel walls?

What is the maximum service temperature of Dincel wall polymer?

Is there a cost and time benefit if Dincel is installed by the floor formworkers?

Is a Dincel load bearing wall structure more advantageous to use than a ‘column-slab frame’ structure (consisting of columns supporting slabs and infill walls) in multi-level residential construction?

Can I use Dincel as a direct replacement for a column-slab frame system?

How are windows installed?

How are electrical and plumbing services installed in a Dincel wall?

How soon can I install Dincel forms after foundation or slab concreting?

How often do I need to provide joints in Dincel walls?

Do I get uplift at the base of Dincel wall forms during concrete pouring? And do I need to fix the bases of the wall forms to the wall bottom tracks/angles?

Do Dincel forms ever blow out?

Do I need to use superplasticisers in the concrete mix design?

Can I vibrate the forms?

Do I have to pour more slowly than with conventional systems?

Should a concrete pump be used?

Can I use 20 MPa concrete with Dincel in lieu of 40 MPa to cater for exposure to weather conditions?

Do I have to use a special concrete mix?

How do I brace the Dincel forms?

Are any special tools required to install Dincel?

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Finishes

Does external render peel-off (delaminate) from the Dincel surface?

How can a damaged Dincel panel without a render or cladding finish be repaired?

Will movement or temperature variations cause cracking of painted/rendered Dincel surfaces?

Can Dincel be exposed to direct sunlight (UV exposure)?

Is Dincel available in different colours?

How are cladding and plasterboard finishes attached?

What render system is suitable and how is it applied?

How are Dincel walls finished?

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Sustainability

Are breathable walls required to prevent the build-up of moisture and condensation with Dincel?

What is the life expectancy of Dincel-wall?

Is Dincel recyclable?

What distinguishes the polymer formulation that Dincel uses from common PVC?