Adding to the number of choices builders now have for structural walls is the Superior Wall System. The system comprises a precast concrete stud with a pressure treated nailer attached to the interior face. One inch of Dow extruded polystyrene insulation separates the studs from the two-inch-thick exterior facing of concrete. Panels are made to order for each project in Superior's factories.

The panels are made with 5,000 pound-per-square-inch concrete with bond beams at the top and bottom. Panels are formed in lengths up to 16 ft. and standard heights of 4, 8 and 10 feet.

In addition to the embedded R-5 rigid insulation, the 7-1/2-inch cavity can be filled with the insulation of your choice. One-inch holes cast into the concrete studs allow wiring and plumbing to be installed in the wall. The system can be used above or below grade.

A trained crew from the factory can install a typical basement in five hours on a properly prepared site. The system originated in Lancaster, Penn., in 1981 and is now available from factories in Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa, Wisconsin and Moscow, Russia. Superior Walls is actively seeking additional locations to license the product.

Contact: Superior Walls