Thastyron^TM offers the ultimate in properties for a wall, such as insulation, soundproofing, fire protection, all in one easy-to-install element. Thastyron^TM also is resistant against frost and heat radiation. It does not entertain mold or attract nesting insects. 85% of its volume is recycled post-consumer polystyrene waste which very likely would have ended up in landfills never to disappear.

Concrete poured into the cavities of the elements provides excellent strength. The channels inside the elements have been designed to provide optimum strength while using the lowest possible amount of concrete. The square grid allows use of the elements either vertically or horizontally, maintaining the grid and the runways for reinforcement. By using different strengths of concrete and various amounts of reinforcement, the load capacity can be adapted to any requirement.

Two Elements make a Complete System!

The Standard element has an area of 12.5 sq ft and is generally used for walls; the End element is used for ending wall-sections, members of headers, sills and corners. Rastra® elements can be easily cut, rasped, routed or even carved into sculpture-like forms, using common tools for working with wood. Plaster adheres well to the face of Rastra® elements without any preparation, tiles can be glued right onto the surface.

Production Standard

The Rastra® elements are produced in state-of-the-art facilities. All plants are highly automated and the process is computer controlled. Strict quality control is maintained and continuously monitored as well as audited by independent laboratories.

Rastra® elements are molded in a special process. The spongy raw material used to make Thastyron^TM is compacted by applying a certain amount of pressure before elements are set upon a pallet for curing.

The Rastra® elements are cut to exact dimension after they have been cured. This guarantees small tolerances and straight and even walls. Even the production process is designed to protect our environment. As no energy is used to cure the elements, on average less than 2kWh is needed to produce each Rastra® element. During production, no byproducts are set free which may be considered a burden for the environment. All debris from trimming the elements is immediately recycled and made into new product.

For the high quality, cost efficient construction that you desire, Rastra® is the ideal building system! Please contact Tile-Tec for more information, creative ideas, and quotes: (607) 844-4023 . For more information online visit  www.Rastra.com