Compared with conventional methods, StiFlex is quicker and easier to install, providing savings in time and manpower without compromising on any expected relevant conformances.
StiFlex modular system comprises a range of steel profile sizes and connector, designed to stiffen and strengthen both internal and external walls, for all masonry types including lightweight concrete, cement or clay and in any form, whether in blocks or panels. Similarly, StiFlex system stiffens and strengthens drywalls made from gypsum or calcium silicate boards.
As a fully integrable system, StiFlex profile length adaptability eliminates material waste; modular connector-tie adjustability shortens installation time and its lightweight, user friendly system reduces fatigue with simplicity of only one tradesman type workforce, dispensing any co-ordination.
Besides benefitting users on site, StiFlex minimizes administrative work by deploying its design and plot software (for calculations and drawings) that expediently translates the same useful data for the convenience of client’s purchasing and cost control.
Total solution includes supply of expanded mesh, purpose-designed StiFlex lath, for enhanced plaster crack-control, strengthening the plaster on StiFlex profiles. Usage instructions are found in StiFlex plastering method statements in StiFlex literature.
As a direct replacement to conventional reinforced concrete stiffeners, StiFlex is continually tested &/or assessed, compliant to the required conforming safe design standards (national/regional) for wall construction, namely designed wall spans (matching or surpassing concrete stiffeners), load bearing and non-load bearing fire resistance ratings (satisfying requirements up to 4 hours), sound insulation (meeting or exceeding expected transmission class) and thermal insulation (better with lower condensation and conductance values for energy savings).
