Draft:Vero Building Systems
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Vero Building Systems manufactures a construction building system that uses concrete and prefabricated panels of steel mesh and polystyrene to create "disaster-proof" buildings.
Description
[edit]Vero Building Systems produces modular expanded polystyrene panels inside a steel mesh, which "can be used to build residential single-family homes, multi-family buildings, schools, hospitals, bridges, restaurants, office buildings, industrial sheds and more".[1] The company integrates proprietary CAD software producing 3D panel prints, designing and then prefabricating core and reinforcement panels, including plumbing and wiring. These panels are combined with concrete on the building site, "used for both exterior and interior walls... stairs, floors, landing, roof".[2]
According to the Disaster Recovery Journal, "The panels meet Miami-Dade certification standards for category 5 hurricanes. They can survive earthquakes up to a 10 on the Richter scale, winds up to 150 mph, and windborne objects projected at 66mph with no damage."[2] In contrast to other finished surfaces like siding or shingles, Vero's panels are fire resistant and self-extinguishing, as well as "bulletproof and blast resistant, tested to withstand an explosion of three tons per square foot".[2]
History
[edit]Vero's founder Annette Rubin's interest in construction materials, and how to build hurricane-safe homes, began after Hurricane Michael, a category 5 storm that landed in 2018 east of her Florida home, where the residential building code was only category 3. She learned of Emmedue, an Italian company producing a concrete panel building system "with 77 plants worldwide and millions of structures built to date".[1] In March 2021, she co-founded Vero Building Systems, and licensed the Emmedue M2.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kozlowski, Jonathan (2023-06-13). "Sustainable Concrete Panel Construction | Spotlight on Nexii and Vero Building Systems". For Construction Pros. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b c Seals, Jon (2024-05-14). "Vero Building Systems Debuts Eco-Friendly, Extremely Durable Building Solution". Disaster Recovery Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "How Kissimmee building materials startup Vero Building Systems wants to make construction more durable, efficient". www.bizjournals.com. April 4, 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Schmidt, Chris (2023-03-21). "Vero Building Systems Debuts Eco-Friendly, Durable Building Solution". Construction Superintendent. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ McKenzie, Amanda (2023-05-22). "New Styrofoam home construction in Central Florida can withstand Category 5 hurricanes". FOX 35 Orlando. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "Styrofoam's Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes". Professional Builder. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ USPTO. "VERO BUILDING SYSTEMS - VERO Building Systems Trademark Registration". USPTO.report. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Castenson, Jennifer. "These Housing Innovations Remove The Risk Of Rising Climate Threats". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-06-01.