OUR MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT IS EXO?
EXO offers a state of the art complete insulation answer. EXO, a designed continuous insulation system, provides an installation package, insulation, plus additional accessories.
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DOES IT HAVE FIRE TESTING?
Yes. EXO has Class 1 fire ratings, NFPA 285 and ASTM E84 or E2586 ratings.
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IS EXO A PACKAGE?
Yes. EXO offers a complete solution. EXO comes with Rails 1 and 2, drawings, instructions, bill of materials and insulation.
Additional materials (fasteners, sealants, insulation tape, etc.) are available upon request. EXO can provide all you need for a complete solution to your commercial or residential continuous insulation project.
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IS EXO ECO-FRIENDLY?
Yes. EXO helps reduce carbon emissions, produces energy savings, and it is a recyclable building material. Compromised of natural resources and recycled materials, EXO seeks to affect the environment as little as possible. EXO can be instrumental in getting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
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WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE TO USING EXO (1-5)?
1. Can be installed vertically or horizontally.
2. Can be used to support metal panels, fiber comment board, aluminum composite material (ACM), terra cotta, stone, stucco and thin brick (wall panel weights up to 20psf).
3. Aluminum Construction eliminates dissimilar metal contact with aluminum wall panels.
4. Provides 0.70" air cavity for drainage and ventilation.
5. Broad Back face allows installation of up to (3)three screws per connection. Cutting down on number of pieces required and maximizing rail spacing (up to 32"oc).
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WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE TO USING EXO (6-9)?
6. V-grooves in flanges allow for easy screw installation and alignment.
7. The EXO secondary rails nest into the EXO main rails resulting in a flush facade support system.
8. The EXO secondary rails can be added to support changes in panel direction and where panel attachments do not align with support wall framing.
9. Depending on the building location and size, EXO can produce significant energy savings in heating and cooling costs. The time to see the savings varies according to the application.
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IS EXO’S INSTALLATION TIME FASTER THAN OTHER SYSTEMS?
Yes. EXO installs faster by reducing the number of required components when compared to traditional methods. Simplicity within the design optimizes installation speed.
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HOW IS EXO DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CONTINUOUS INSULATION SYSTEMS?
1. EXO allows no cold spots for condensation.
2. EXO's universal attachment works on a multitude of claddings.
3. EXO attaches to various surfaces - more than stud walls.
4. EXO's limited parts make for a quick installation.
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IS EXO BETTER THAN STEEL?
Yes. EXO is superior in number of ways. Neoprene washers reduce thermal bridging in the insulation system. EXO's stainless steel fasteners are not susceptible to electrochemical reactions, moisture or corrosion. By design EXO provides the same loading capabilities at an equivalent depth Z girt. EXO surpasses steel both thermally and structurally.
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WILL STANDARD BUILDING CLADDING PROVIDE SUPERIOR THERMAL PERFORMANCE?
Yes. EXO allows almost any cladding you wish and maintains a superior thermal performance.
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WHAT TYPE OF INSULATION CAN BE USED WITH EXO?
EXO can be used with all types of rigid insulation.
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WHAT TYPE OF SUBSTRATES CAN BE USED WITH EXO?
EXO can be used with various types of substrates, including, but not limited to stud walls, masonry, concrete, and roof decks.
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DOES EXO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TESTED TECHNOLOGY?
Yes. EXO has undergone rigorous testing at a base level analysis with ASTM and UL agencies. EXO is proven worthy and tested within the construction industry. EXO’s components and materials have an excellent track record.
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IS EXO COMPLICATED?
No. EXO is designed for simplicity. Depending on the application it can take only 1 or 2 rails.
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DOES EXO OFFER ANY TYPE OF ENGINEERING SUPPORT?
Every EXO package comes with a custom configurations or an installation submittal package. Our custom configurations package includes complete engineered drawings for elevation-specific layout and attachment connections Our installation submittal package contains directions and basic layout.
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IS DESIGN ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM EXO?
Yes. Specifications, details and contact information is available here.