Affordable Disaster Resistant homes

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Callie Barrett
Barrett Enterprises Inc Introduces GigaHouse Panel System from GigaCrete™
GigaPanel  is a super insulated steel-framed construction system specifically targeting projects where rapid speed of construction and ease of assembly are important. Steel Foam Panel system homes are perfect for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The EPS Panel System is engineered to be fire-proof, water, insect, vermin, mold, hurricane and earthquake resistant.The GigaHouse/GigaPanel building system allow for extremely fast construction times with relatively unskilled labor. If you are looking to reduce your construction cycle time the GigaPanel system is the answer. The average chain store design takes over 100 days to build, with the GigaPanel system you can reduce the build time by over 50% allowing for faster openings and increased revenues. 

This Green Pre-Fab home is quick to assemble, environmentally friendly and the sustainable answer to the crisis facing our global community- Affordable, Safe and Energy Efficient Housing. Already shipped to Haiti, S. Africa, Central and South America. We want to end homelessness in the world.
Finished small demo model  Can be made multi-story or up to 7000 sq feet.

GigaHouse is a super insulated steel-framed construction system specifically targeting projects where rapid speed of construction and ease of assembly are important. By significantly reducing labor costs and project cycle times, GigaPanel building system allows a high performance sustainable  home to be constructed at or below stick built prices! This is a revolutionary step change in the way we build. All walls are super insulated, not just exterior walls; minimum R-30 and R-45 roofs are easily achieved without the extra cost. Our systems allow for R-60 construction where necessary. Building operating costs are reduced and HVAC systems can be sized down, and operating times to heat or cool the structure are shortened.

Highlights:

 

  • Meets IBC steel-framed construction standards.
  • Engineered to withstand high winds and seismic activity.
  • Easily and rapidly assembled by unskilled labor.
  • Utilizes PlasterMax fire rated interior abuse resistant finishes
  • StuccoMax non-combustible exterior finishes
  • NO Portland cement=Low Carbon footprint
  • Unlimited design possibilities included radiused walls
  • Ideally suited for Low cost and Affordable housing
  • No wood, No rot, No mold or mildew, insect and fire resistant
  • Containerized and shipped to remote locations as a complete kit
  • Emergency and Disaster relief housing and shelters Perfect for Habitat for Humanity and Wounded Warrior projects.
    Faster construction times than conventional construction
    Significantly reduced labor costs
    Reduced project timeline costs
    Higher R-Values
    Higher resistance levels in all areas
    Higher recyclability
    Healthier materials
    GIGAPANEL SPECIFICATIONS
    Engineered up to 200 MPH wind speeds
    Engineered for all Seismic Zones,Mold, Mildew, Insect and Vermin Resistant, Meets IBC Fire Testing Standards Meets Steel Framed Construction standards
    MATERIALS USED
    1.0 to 2.0 lbs. density EPS foam, meets ASTM 84
    StuccoMax exterior cementitious coating using natural Limestone fillers Fiberglass mesh, NO SILICA SAND
    PlasterMax interior fire rated ceramic plaster direct applied over foam, no gypsum board. Meets NFPA 286,
    ASTM E84, ASTM E136, ASTM G121, ASTM C587. Utilizing Natural Limestone fillers, Fiberglass mesh, No
    silica sand is used.

Contact us at info@barrett-inc.com or 877 904 8424 for more info.    WE work with your engineers to do estimates.  World wide shipping.

 

 



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GigaCrete products are sustainable.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Callie Barrett

The simplest definition of sustainable development is that it “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”  In the United States, the production and manufacture of building components, and the construction process itself, involves the extraction and movement of 6 billion tons of basic materials annually.  The construction industry consumes 40% of extracted materials domestically and some estimates suggest that as much as 90% of all materials ever extracted reside in today’s buildings and infrastructure.  And construction waste is generated at the rate of 0.5 tons per person each year in the U.S., or about 5 to 10 pounds per square foot of new construction.  Most of today’s building materials and practices are simply not sustainable.

  • Environmental benefits of GigaCrete materials:

  • No VOC Emissions: GigaCrete’s PlasterMax products exceed EPA, State of California, and CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) standards for VOC emissions and indoor air quality.
  • Nontoxic: All GigaCrete products are manufactured with nontoxic materials.
  • Aggregate: PlasterMax and StuccoMax products utilize natural limestone. Other ingredients used are even edible and used in consumer food products.
  • Silica Free: GigaCrete products contain no silica sand, eliminating the potential risk of human exposure to silica dust.
  • Different CO2 Profile: Kilns that calcine the mineral-based cement utilized in GigaCrete’s products run at a lower temperature than kilns producing Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). During the setting and hardening of the mineral cement, a process called carbonation reabsorbs some CO2 from the atmosphere. GigaCrete has a carbon footprint of 480 versus Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) 930, a significant reduction.
  • Low Water Use: GigaCrete products require less water than most conventional OPC building materials. Less water means less shrinkage or cracking.
  • Nonflammable: GigaCrete products will not support flame or fire, thereby reducing the potential for harmful or toxic off-gases associated with structure fires.

If you want truly sustainable building products please see

www.TheGreenBuildingProductsStore.com or call us at 877 904 8424

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Outdoor Wood Furnace with best warranty

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Callie Barrett

Shaver Outdoor Wood Furnace has the best warranty in the industry.

SHAVER OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACEWe Build the
Finest Wood Burning
Furnace Made!

…for 39 Years!


On-Site Warranty
for 20 years!
First 5 Years paid 100%

30 Year/Lifetime Warranty on roof and siding!

 

We have a 5-YEAR ON-SITE warranty against leaks on the furnace – NOT prorated – 100% PAID
We don’t have you ship the furnace back to us, like some other companies demand.

Plus we have a 20-YEAR Parts AND Labor ON-SITE warranty (pro-rated) against leaks and structural defects on the furnace.

Electrical components such as the fan, thermostat and pump and the door and grates have a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. We will ship you a new part. Nothing takes more than 10 minutes to replace.

We also don’t send you a roll of 18 gauge metal, like one furnace owner told me his company did, along with a list of local welders! Can you believe that’s how some people (dis)honor their warranty?

We send a professional repairman out, to your furnace, and it’s repaired on the spot, if a leak should develop! If you’re too far away from us, we get a repairman local to you.

Years 6-20 are prorated as follows.100%
Year 6  – 90%
Year 7  – 80%
Year 8  – 70%
Year 9  – 60%
Year 10  – 50%
Year 11  – 40%
Year 12  – 30%
Year 13  – 30%
Year 14  – 30%
Year 15-20  – 20%
Year 21 to forever (Lifetime) – 10%

Years 1 – 5    -

The cost of the service call is not covered after 5 years.

The life of your furnace depends upon proper maintenance. With proper maintenance your furnace can give you 30 years of dependable service.

You MUST submit a water sample to Wood Boiler Solutions LLC annually for professional lab analysis. You MUST follow their recommendations.

 

Order today and qualify for Federal Tax Credit

Call 877 904 8424 or email ~ TheGreenBuildingProductsStore@gmail.com

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CreteHeat the highest R value Green Insulation for radiant slabs

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Callie Barrett

Now available in 3 thickness, 3 inch boards give you the highest R value, R-14!!! Start with the Green Insulation and Save Green forever!

Crete-Heat Radiant insulated floor panel system is the Green Insulation to start building your LEED building.  It makes installation a snap with its shiplap joints, 3 inch on center tube fasterners built in.  No need for wire tying the tubing.  Maintains High R value, no outgassing.  Qualifies for up to 12 LEED points.  When installing radiant, don’t let your heat go into the ground, use Crete-Heat the green insulation and put the heat into the slab.  Do it right the first time!  Shipped in UV protected bags for long storage. Call today to order for the best prices factory direct. 877-904-8424

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The Green Alternative to drywall

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Callie Barrett

Want to see why PlasterMax is gaining support among drywall installers?  In addition to  all of its Green properities, PlasterMax is paint ready faster than drywall!  Additionally, above ceilings where drywall can be time consuming to cut around ducts, sprinkler lines, conduits, trusses and other obstacles,  PlasterMax is applied rapidly, no taping, no more joint compound, cutting wallboard and hoping to find something to screw into!!!  EIFS trades find PlasterMax a breeze as the application process is identical to their first “base coat” process….with a skim coat + embedded fiberglass mesh and double back covering the mesh with the same material. “One coat double back” process, a one coat application and no need to come back with a finish coat.  No EIFS foam to install and half the labor of a two coat and a third the labor of a three coat system and no need to move scaffolding around for multiple coats.  PlasterMax is the Green alternative to drywall, to learn more about all of its benefits and make your drywall business among the ones using PlasterMax, please see http://www.barrett-inc.com/plastermax.php

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