FAQs
+ How long does it take to build a house using KOTO?
A regular single storey house of approximately 1000 SQF (92 SQM) will take about 2 weeks from start to finished and move in ready.
+ Do I need heavy construction equipment on site?
No. KOTO ICF panels weigh about 22 KG per square meter and can easily be lifted by regular construction workers to assemble the house.
+ Do we need to coat the KOTO ICF panels with concrete on site?
No. KOTO ICF panels come fully coated on both sides with 5mm thick coating, ready to be skim coated and painted on or apply tiles or stones using regular industrial glue or cement mix.
+ Are KOTO ICF panels fire resistant/retardant?
Yes, KOTO ICF panels are made from fire retardant EPS (non-combustible) and coated on both sides with a mixer of cement, sand, polymer based glue, fiber mesh and some minerals that could withstand high levels of fire exposure.
+ Are there any tests conducted for fire resistance?
Yes. The most recent fire test of KOTO ICF panels was conducted by SIRIM of Malaysia using British Standards, where a 3 meter by 3 meter KOTO ICF wall was exposed to over 1000 degrees Celsius fire in a controlled environment and the results showed that the inner EPS core stayed intact until 77 minutes after exposure and the overall integrity of KOTO wall was maintained after 120 minutes and even after the splash of water from fire hose. These test certificates can be provided up to request.
+ What thermal advantages do we get if we build a house from KOTO ICF panels?
The average thermal advantage you get from a house built from KOTO panels is between 5 to 6 degrees Celsius in hot equatorial/tropical countries, where the inside stays cooler than the outside, and much much more in colder climate countries where the inside stays warmer than the outside. The key to this advantage is the use of EPS in KOTO ICF panels, where all concrete is insulated at all spots with EPS creating a barrier, therefore no opportunity for heat to escape or intrude between inside and outside.
+ How are KOTO ICF panels joined to each other when assembling a house?
KOTO also provides its own Joint Paste which is used to fill in the gaps between KOTO ICF panels. This process is very easy and it ensures the gapes/joints are permanently sealed ensuring water and air proofing.
+ What are the products that KOTO manufactures and supplies?
The products that KOTO manufactures and supplies are as follows: K-wall: KOTO IFC wall panels K-roof: KOTO roof panels K-pod: KOTO foundation pods K-past: KOTO joint paste K-deck: KOTO floor panels for multistory structures
+ Is KOTO a developer or contractor who can build my house?
No. KOTO is a manufacturer of construction products that can be easily used by any contractor or developer to build houses.
+ What do I need to do if I want to build a house using KOTO IFC panels?
You just share your floor plan with KOTO team at info@kotocorp.com and KOTO team will estimate the quantity of KOTO products that you need for your house, give you a quotation to consider and then either introduce a contractor to you to build your house as long as you are in a country where KOTO has an operation or we train your contractor on how to build your house using KOTO products through all available resources such as training manuals, videos and such.
+ Can I have a KOTO products manufacturing factory in my country?
Yes. Under a franchising agreement, we can fabricate, ship, install and commission a KOTO products manufacturing factory for you based on your requirements. For this, you would need to get in touch with us by email at info@kotocorp.com or use our sites “Contact us” section and we will guide you through the details.