Safety

Because Fabcon panels extend to the footing of the building, they result in a stronger building which copes better with the challenges of interior fire, exterior water, and impact.


FIRE INSIDE


(A) Fire will often destroy a building's roof?and, with a structure built on grade, the collapsing roof can also pull the walls down into the building.

(B) Fabcon panels remain firmly anchored to the foundation beneath the ground, and because they are manufactured as a continuous panel, they remain in place; the panels won't break apart like brick or block can under the weight of a roof failure during a fire.


WATER OUTSIDE


(A) Rain and snow runoff naturally finds its way to a building's foundation. Walls built on a grade have a joint where they are anchored to the foundation wall. This can allow water to penetrate the structure.

(B) Because Fabcon panels extend beneath the grade, they provide better insulation and no opportunity for water to seep inside, and so reduce moisture and air refiltration. In addition, floors are warmer.

IMPACT INSIDE AND OUT



(A) A wall mounted on grade has limited resistance to horizontal-impact loads, particularly near the flooring where it is anchored.


(B) Fabcon panels are extended beneath the surface and are surrounded by a solid footing?well protected from impact that might otherwise cause serious structural damage.