FAQ

When using TigerLoc®, insulation does not need to be tapered, which can save thousands of dollars in project labour costs. Installing window and door frames into TigerLoc® is also expedited and, as the building’s design becomes more energy efficient, operating costs will be reduced over the lifespan of the building.

TigerLoc® can act as a fire barrier, protecting insulation within your concrete assembly. Standard TigerLoc® achieves VO standards under UL 94, which means that it self-extinguishes within 10 seconds after being exposed to fire contact.

Treated wood or wood in general should not be used in insulated concrete assemblies. Wood does not have a high R-Value, so your insulation values will be compromised. The combination of wood and moisture from the freshly poured concrete can also lead to rotting and/or failure of the wood nailer over time.

It has also been shown that the chemicals within treated wood counteract with both fasteners and aluminum materials, such as window frames, causing a chemical reaction that eats away at these materials. Ultimately, your window detail will be compromised by using wood or treated wood in your assembly.

Yes, the proprietary materials that TigerLoc® is made out of expand and contract differently than concrete. This has been factored into the construction of TigerLoc®, so that the material is flexible enough to compensate for any differences in thermal expansion and contraction within the concrete and layers, while still providing a solid surface that can be fastened to.

TigerLoc® was developed to save costs, as well as to create more efficient building details for insulated concrete panels. This system can be used in tilt-up concrete construction, precast panel applications, as well as a cast-in-place and a variety of other applications within the concrete industry.

TigerLoc® has been designed to work within concrete insulated panels as part of the envelope/insulation system and is used to provide both continuous insulation, as well as a solid surface for fastening window and door frames to. TigerLoc® is a thermal break product that is not intended to be used for structural considerations.

TigerLoc® was designed as a fire barrier to protect polystyrene insulation exposure on the inside of a structure and is not recommended for use in applications beyond this.