Wet Areas & Water Resistive Barriers – TEC CARIBE MODULAR BUILDING

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Molds can grow on a variety of different surfaces, including fabric, paper, wood, glass, and plastic. As they grow, they may digest the material they are growing on. They produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins) and can irritate your eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs.

All molds need most is moisture, it’s most likely to thrive in damp places such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, and crawl spaces. It’s impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores in your home, but because mold spores can’t grow without moisture, reducing moisture in your home is the best way to prevent or eliminate mold growth. They thrive in environments that are moist and warm, so when they land on a damp spot, they begin to grow.

TEC CARIBE Products are inorganic and non-soluble.

They will not feed mold and mildew.

Overview & Benefits

The New Generation of Building Materials

Faster

Ease of use - Installation requires very limited training and requires a low skill level. No special tools required

FASTER TO BUILD

Cost Effective

Our building materials will compete with all existing construction methods

COST-EFFICIENT

Echo Friendly

Environmentally friendly, natural materials

ECO FRIENDLY

Safe

Resistant to water, fire, wind, projectile impact, earthquakes, insects, fungus, mold, mildew and chemical infiltration

SAFER

Stronger

Wall axial load capacity is nearly 4 times stronger for Wall Panels vs conventional construction

STRONGER

Light Weight

Our building materials will compete with all existing construction methods

LIGHT WEIGHT

Sustainable

The average lifespan for a stick build home is only 40 years

SUSTAINABLE

ENERGY EFFICIENT

Our products create a tighter structural envelope increasing energy efficiencies and reducing power consumption

ENERGY EFFICIENT

TEC CARIBE Innovative Materials used in Wall Areas

There are many types of building materials used in construction. Each material has different properties such as weight, strength, durability and cost which makes it suitable for certain types of applications. The choice of materials for construction is based on cost and effectiveness to resisting the loads and stresses acting on the structure.

The manufacturing of building materials is a well established and standardized industry capable of providing a reliable supply of high-quality materials for our structures.The production of structural-grade building materials is subject to quality control procedures that involve inspection and testing according to national standards and scientific testing methods.

Magnesium oxide is a versatile mineral that when used as part of a cement mixture and cast into thin cement panels under proper curing procedures and practices can be used in residential and commercial building construction.

Flame retardant
Waterproof (tested to freeze/thaw for 36 months
Free from mildew / mildew / insects (does not feed mold, mildew and insects)
Shock resistant
Silica / Asbestos Free STC Rated 53-54
No special tools required.
Hard non-absorbent surface - based on fiberglass - no paper.
Available in colors
Energy Efficient: High Thermal Insulative Properties

As our country strives to reduce emissions and greenhouse gasses, Lok-N-Blok becomes the alternative to products that produce those harmful emissions. LOK-N-BLOK® simplifies wall construction while improving insulation qualities.

Flame retardant
Waterproof (tested to freeze/thaw for 36 months
Free from mildew / mildew / insects (does not feed mold, mildew and insects)
Shock resistant
Silica / Asbestos Free STC Rated 53-54
No special tools required.
Hard non-absorbent surface - based on fiberglass - no paper.
Available in colors
Energy Efficient: High Thermal Insulative Properties

One technology that can improve building performance is a structural insulated panel (SIP) construction. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are a relatively new building technology which has the ability to significantly reduce the energy usage of buildings.

Superior Fire Resistance
Non-Combustable
No Smoke
100% Non-Toxic
A green building materials
Water & Heat Resistance
No Mildew
Insect Resistant
Good acoustic performance

Traditional Materials used in Wet Areas

Portland Cement Board

A cement board is a combination of cement and reinforcing fibers formed into sheets, of varying thickness that are typically used as a tile backing board. Cement board adds impact resistance and strength to the wall surface as compared to water-resistant gypsum boards. Cement board is also fabricated in thin sheets with polymer modified cement to allow bending for curved surfaces.

Disadvantages of Portland Cement Board in Building Houses

It is not available for direct order from the manufacturer
It comes with a higher labor cost than other materials
It requires you to re-paint the siding at some point during it’s lifetime
It is not a recyclable material
It does not offer much insulation protection once installed codes
The cement board is not waterproof

Poured Concrete

This foundation, made from seamlessly poured concrete, is a bit more popular than its block counterpart. A poured concrete foundation is good at resisting water pressure from the outside, which means your home is better protected against leaks. These are also pretty easy to waterproof, since the foundation is made of one solidified material. Poured concrete foundations are also a modern design, with more and more builders choosing poured concrete over concrete block foundations for new houses recently.

Disadvantages of Poured Concrete

Due to low tensile strength, concrete is required to be reinforced to avoid cracks.
In long structures expansion joints are required to be provided if there is large temperature variance in the area.
Construction joints are provided to avoid cracks due to drying shrinkage and moisture-expansion.
Soluble salts in concrete cause efflorescence if moisture reacts with them.
Concrete made with ordinary Portland cement, gets integrated in the presence of alkalies, sulfates etc.
Sustained loads develop creep in structures.

Tile

The most suitable types of tiles for a wet room floor are Porcelain, Natural Stone or Mosaic tiles.

Porcelain tiles are a great solution for wet areas, because they’re low maintenance and harder than natural stone and ceramic, making them less likely to stain or chip. Porcelain manufacturers have really made a lot of progress in the design and appearance of flooring tiles, and do a great job mimicking all kinds of looks from various hardwoods to natural stones. While natural stone is definitely a viable option for the “splash zones” of the home, it does have the potential for staining and chipping.

Disadvantages of Tile

Sensitive points for water ingress in wet areasJoints between tiles are potential sources of water ingress, even if they are water-resistant.
When excess moisture is present, it could cause mold and mildew growth, eating away the mortar even further.
Junctions between walls and floors (wall/wall, floor/wall) are under strong constraints and often represent a source of water ingress.
Sensitive points around pipes, taps and fittings also frequently allow water penetration.
Water leakage in walls lead to deterioration in adjoining rooms.
As a final result, tiles can debond and cause the failure of the full system.

Laminated Wood

Laminate flooring and water do not mix. A number of floor coverings are considered impervious to water, such as ceramic or porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and especially sheet vinyl flooring. At the other end of the spectrum are floors like solid hardwood, bamboo, and engineered wood that you may want to think long and hard about prior to laying in a full bathroom with a shower or bathtub.

What happens when water comes into contact with laminate flooring? Though laminate flooring industry specifications dictate tests for laminate flooring and water where the flooring is submerged under water for a full day, irreversible damage happens long before that.

Disadvantages of Laminated Wood

Cannot be refinished. One popular function of natural timber flooring is that it can be sanded back and refinished to renew its appearance over the years.
Not moisture-proof. Being made of wood, laminate flooring is not impervious to the effects of moisture.
Sometimes slippery.

Engineered Lumber

Solid (Natural) Wood, Block Board, HDF, MDF, Particle Board

There are different types of engineered woods available in the market like plywood, MDF, hardboard or HDF wood, particle board, blockboard, and others. Each of these products are made using different raw materials and manufacturing process. You cannot just randomly use any engineered wood or plywood for any element. These materials vary in strength, use, durability, and cost.