SPEEDFLOOR Features and Benefits


By far the fastest, low cost concrete intermediate floor.

Why use wood, when concrete is just as affordable?

SPEEDFLOOR, the unique suspended concrete flooring system, is TRULY an innovation in the building industry. So quick and easy to install, SPEEDFLOOR is a lightweight, cost-effective system that’s perfect for commercial and residential applications. Now it is possible to build multi-level residences with the same concrete and steel floors previously only economically feasible in a commercial building, condominium, or hotel. And SPEEDFLOOR can be installed on concrete, block, wood or metal stud wall systems. Why put up with wood floor squeaks and rot, not to mention termite damage, when all the advantages of a concrete floor upgrade can be yours for a minimal cost?

Is this possible?

Yes! As a result of years of research, testing, and innovation, homeowners can now enjoy the same fire-rated structural concrete floor systems previously available only at a commercial price point.

The secret to the system is a special roll-formed, galvanized steel joist that offers all the benefits of an open webbed truss system at a much more competitive price. Contractors appreciate the fast construction speed and the elimination of expensive cranes and labor intensive temporary shoring.

None of that is necessary with SPEEDFLOOR! And construction crews appreciate the light lift. Two men can easily lift a 20-foot joist. Services are easily accommodated through the joist, which are delivered to the site ready to install. They can even be trimmed to fit in the field. This field-proven innovation will definitely FLOOR YOU!

SpeedFloor Installation Information


Installation is easy, and can be accomplished with less labor, to install the floor system, simply: There is no additional shoring needed  and a 3 man crew can easily set and pour 2,000 sqft a day or more.

Place the joists at 49-1/4" o/c, ensuring the S bends are all on the same side.

Install the lock bars, by simply inserting them into the manufacturing slots, and turning to lock them in place.

Lay in standard 4x8 sheets of 5/8" max thickness plywood, to complete the falsework.

Lay down 6x6x#6 mesh over the entire floor assembly, no need for rebar chairs, just ensure that the mesh has a min of 6" overlap.

Pour the 3" thick, 3000 PSI concrete floor (ensuring proper consolidation), and finish as you would any other flatwork.

Penetrations-
Use foam to set all you accesses.  This is easy to drill through or melt out for future wires and plumbing as needed.

Allow 3 days to cure, the remove all the lock bars by simply turning them 90 degrees to unlock from the manufacturing slots.

The plywood shoring drops out from the underside, to be used again.