NRG Insulated Block

Product Description

NRG Insulated Blocks is a system of Continuously Insulated Concrete Masonry Units (CICMU’s) that combines the structural use of masonry with typical rigid insulation, locating the thermal break towards the outside of the block and maximizing internal thermal mass. The product is patent protected and is produced and sold in the United States.

Market Suggested Retail Price

$12.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Manufacturers and distributors are located across several states in the US and are listed on the NRG website

Manufacturing/Building Method

Made to order

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product from the list of manufacturers/distributors

Distributions to Date Status

"Tens of thousands of units" have been fabricated and distributed throughout North America since 2010.^{Interview with representative}

Design Specifications

The blocks are available in standard 8", 10" and 12" depths, and full and half heights. The product comes in brick and concrete finishes.

Technical Support

For questions regarding NRG insulated block installation, you can contact them through their website or reach out to individual manufacturers/distributors.

Replacement Components

It is unlikely that repairs are needed (see Lifecycle section), however further blocks can be ordered from manufacturers/distributors should sections of a structure need to be rebuilt.

Lifecycle

NRG blocks are designed for permanent construction projects

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Construction Cost Savings and Operational Cost Savings are performance targets specified by the manufacturer.

Vetted Performance Status

NRG Insulated Blocks have undergone structural performance tests and a thermodynamics assessment.

Safety

Any installation of NRG Blocks should conform with local building codes and construction safety requirements.

Complementary Technical Systems

Termobuild floor system is recommended by NRG as a complementary product.

Academic Research and References

None

Compliance with regulations

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

Other Information

None

Comments from the Community

1 Comment

Robert Hauck says:

November 1, 2016 at 6:24 pm

This product states that repair parts will be available to the customer but that on-site support will be provided to the customer by the manufacturer. This is not practical for an installed base of more than ~50 units. The global distribution to both Africa and India will require 24 x 7 staffing and when repair is required the unit will either need to be returned for repair or repaired on site. If the product is simple enough that the user can repair most issues than service instructions will be required. Sending out someone from the factory to support each product is not practical.