Manufacturer: Polycore Canada

Contact: Mark Cunningham

Phone: (780) 477-2377
Fax: (780) 474-1317
markc@polycorecanada.com

Invented and developed in Edmonton Alberta, Canada, the Polycore building system is an insulated and structural component building product that is revolutionizing the building industry. Sections are made from two materials - EPS (expanded polystyrene) as the insulating wall core, and integrated galvanized steel construction studs for strength. Simple product series are easily adaptable to most commercial or residential building uses including walls, foundation walls, foundation floors and roofs. The system has many unique advantages, significant cost savings, and its ease of installation makes the product less dependant on costly and hard to find skilled trade workers.

This product earns points by providing these functions:

2-6: Use of insulated headers / lintels (either manufactured or site built insulated headers) with minimum insulation value of R10.
2-7: Install manufactured insulated rim/band joist, or build on-site built header wrap detail for continuous air barrier.
2-8: Elimination of headers at non-bearing interior and exterior walls.
2-9: Use of header hangers instead of jack studs.
2-15: Structural insulated panel system used for at least 75% of roof (4 points) and/or 75% of walls (6 points).