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ThermaSteel Green System

Will Green
8575 Green Road
Warrenton, VA 20187
Phone: 540-878-4263
info@buildgreenwithwillgreen.com

What is the cost comparison of a ThermaSteel Green System vs. a traditional "stick built" structure?

Weighing all the factors of speed of construction, strength to weight ratios, thermal efficiency, quality and consistency of materials along with reduced life cycle utility costs, you will find ThermaSteel Green will provide significant savings over conventional construction. Don’t forget to factor in the cost to shop for, pick, cull and return unusable lumber as well as disposal of waste.

Below is a chart of the finsihed wall cost comparisons of a typical single story residence.

Elements ThermaSteel Green 5 1/2" Stick Frame 2 X 6 Wood Stick Frame Lt. Gauge Steel ICF SIP 8"CMU "Hollow Block"
Cost of exterior SF of walls installed $5.53 $5.16 $6.36 $16.00 $7.04 $11.25
Includes required: Installation . . . . .  Note: You loose 100 SF
Sheathing and vapor barrier . . . . . of interior space due to
Headers . . . . . furring for
Wall furring .  .  .  .  .  installation
Labor for installation .  .  .  .  . 

 
Standard openings .  .  .  .  .  . 
No roofing elements included .  .  .  .  .  . 
Effective R Value 33 13.7 13.7 38 30 11
Price Performance Ratios ** 6.19 2.56 2.09 2.38 4.26 1.36

** Price Performance Ratio relates the cost of the installed system to the effective R-value and speed of construction. The higher the Price Performance Ratio the better the system.

Thermasteel Green is the fastest system available and doesn't normally require a crane. First time to use Thermasteel Green, 5 men installed 234 LF of 9' insulated wall panels in 7 hours.

Weight also plays an important factor in the structure. Thermasteel Green has a very high strength to weight ratio.

Custom homes may be higher. For difficult walls with multiple heights, many windows, doors, and corners, add $.50/SF.

 

 

 

 

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