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SABS Building Technology

A New Wayto Build Homes

Foam panels coated in cement — one integrated structure instead of dozens of specialists. Stronger, more efficient, more resilient.

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SABS

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4vs11

Specialists to build the shell.

Less cost. Fewer specialists. Shorter timeline.

Number of Specialists Needed for Shell

SABS4
vs
Wood11
Masonry8
Metal Framing11
SIPS10
ICF9

Only four specialists needed to build the shell.

Two materials—foam and concrete—mean fewer specialists and shorter build time than wood framing.

Full technical comparison

CriteriaWoodMasonryMetal FramingSIPSICFSABS
Number of Specialists Needed for Shell
11
8
11
10
9
4
Insulating R-Rating
16
19
16
25
22
60 Minimum
Sound STC Rating
32
50
28
40
48
52
Air Leakage
0.35
0.3
0.35
0.2
0.09
0.05
30%+

Lower energy bills.

7× less heat loss. Keeps AC and heat in.

Insulating R-Rating

SABS60 Minimum
vs
Wood16
Masonry19
Metal Framing16
SIPS25
ICF22

More efficient than any other system

Higher R-value = better insulation. SABS outperforms all other systems.

Full technical comparison

CriteriaWoodMasonryMetal FramingSIPSICFSABS
Number of Specialists Needed for Shell
11
8
11
10
9
4
Insulating R-Rating
16
19
16
25
22
60 Minimum
Sound STC Rating
32
50
28
40
48
52
Air Leakage
0.35
0.3
0.35
0.2
0.09
0.05
260

MPH hurricane tested.

Seismic-ready. Built to last.

Hurricane Resistance

SABSYes
vs
WoodNo
MasonryYes
Metal FramingNo
SIPSNo
ICFYes

Tested up to 260 MPH winds

Full technical comparison

CriteriaWoodMasonryMetal FramingSIPSICFSABS
Hurricane Resistance
Earthquake Resistance
Weight of Wall (Kgs / m²)
19.5
244
24.4
24.4
268.5
34.2
0

Rot. Mold. Termites.

No wood in the structure. Blocks moisture.

Mold Resistance

SABSYes
vs
WoodNo
MasonryNo
Metal FramingYes
SIPSNo
ICFYes

High density coating resists moisture and mold

Full technical comparison

CriteriaWoodMasonryMetal FramingSIPSICFSABS
Vapor Proof
Mold Resistance
Percent Recyclable
15%
75%
50%
10%
35%
100%
Rodent Resistance
Fire ResistanceLowHighModerateLowModerateModerate
Toxins ProducedHighNoneLowModerateLowLow
100%

Recyclable.

EPS foam and concrete. Fully recyclable.

Percent Recyclable

SABS100%
vs
Wood15%
Masonry75%
Metal Framing50%
SIPS10%
ICF35%

EPS foam and concrete coating are 100% recyclable

Full technical comparison

CriteriaWoodMasonryMetal FramingSIPSICFSABS
Vapor Proof
Mold Resistance
Percent Recyclable
15%
75%
50%
10%
35%
100%
Rodent Resistance
Fire ResistanceLowHighModerateLowModerateModerate
Toxins ProducedHighNoneLowModerateLowLow
2×

Quieter inside.

Virtually soundproof vs. wood framing.

Sound STC Rating

SABS52
vs
Wood32
Masonry50
Metal Framing28
SIPS40
ICF48

Virtually soundproof almost 2x more than conventional

STC measures sound blocking. Higher = quieter interior.

Full technical comparison

CriteriaWoodMasonryMetal FramingSIPSICFSABS
Number of Specialists Needed for Shell
11
8
11
10
9
4
Insulating R-Rating
16
19
16
25
22
60 Minimum
Sound STC Rating
32
50
28
40
48
52
Air Leakage
0.35
0.3
0.35
0.2
0.09
0.05

The Technology

One Shell.
No Framing.

Two materials become one monolithic composite — SABSCRETE cementitious coating over precision-cut EPS foam panels. Extraordinary strength, minimal weight.

Factory-cut 8′ × 4′ panels form walls, floors, and roof with utility chases built in. No framing. No sheathing. No extra specialists.

SABSCRETE

2,000PSI

Proprietary cementitious coating applied monolithically — engineered via FEA to exceed structural codes. The load-bearing heart of the system.

EPS Foam Core

R-100

Precision-cut expanded polystyrene — structure, insulation, and formwork in one. 94% air, non-toxic, with utility chases built in.

Exterior Finish

Accepts any standard cladding — stucco, stone veneer, brick. Impervious to wind-driven rain with minimal maintenance.

Interior Finish

Standard drywall, plaster, or direct paint. Indistinguishable from conventional construction — with zero cavity walls behind it.

8+Years of testing
$4MR&D investment

Performance

Built for the Worst Day.

A monolithic composite that outperforms conventional framing under every extreme condition — hurricane, earthquake, fire, moisture.

≤ 25FSI

UL Fire Rated

Flame-spread index ≤ 25, smoke-developed ≤ 450. SABSCRETE acts as a continuous fire barrier — no exposed combustibles.

0

Single Points of Failure

The monolithic shell distributes seismic loads across the entire surface area. No joints. No concentrated stress. No weak links.

100%

Sealed Envelope

Continuous vapor barrier with no wall cavity — eliminating the conditions that cause rot, mold, and pest intrusion in wood framing.

UL Fire Test

Factory-Precision PanelsOne Monolithic ShellZero Thermal BridgingNo Framing RequiredFactory-Precision PanelsOne Monolithic ShellZero Thermal BridgingNo Framing Required

Sustainability

Exceptional Insulation

R-75 to R-100 total insulation — when insulation is the structure, there's no cavity, no thermal bridging, and no compromise. The energy savings aren't a feature — they're inherent.

By eliminating lumber from the structural envelope, SABS removes one of construction's largest sources of deforestation — while producing a building that demands less energy for its entire lifespan.

94%

Of EPS foam is air — minimal raw material

0

Trees harvested for the structural envelope

60+

Year design lifespan — built to outlast mortgages

What We Do

One Partner.
Every Phase.

From concept to keys — design, engineering, supply, and build under one roof.

01

Commercial

Offices, retail, multi-use — superior envelope performance with faster build timelines and fewer trades on site.

02

Residential

Custom homes with unmatched insulation, soundproofing, and disaster resilience. Any size, any climate zone.

03

Design

Any architectural style. Any exterior finish. Full design integration within the SABS structural system.

04

Turn-Key

One partner. One contract. One timeline.

Trust

Independently Tested.
Nationally Certified.

ICC-ESCertified — All 50 states
UL FireTested — Class A rated
IndependentThird-party lab verified
U.S. BuiltEngineered in Phoenix, AZ

Featured In

As Seen Nationwide.

NBC
NBC
Fox News
Fox News
PBS
PBS
CBS
CBS
AZ Central
AZ Central
AZ Family
AZ Family
Flipboard
Flipboard
Taschen
Taschen
Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix Business Journal
Newsbreak
Newsbreak

The Vision

“To make safe, quality housing affordable and accessible enough to help eliminate homelessness — and to reduce reliance on lumber to mitigate environmental damage from deforestation.”
Dr. Nasser Saebi — Founder & Inventor of SABS

Dr. Nasser Saebi

Founder & Inventor of SABS

A structural engineer from Tehran who immigrated to the U.S. in 1960, Dr. Saebi conceived the SABS concept during his doctoral studies — inspired by the tortoise shell's marriage of hard exterior and resilient core. After decades of engineering work including Persian Gulf oil rig design, he dedicated his career to proving and certifying this vision.