Hey everyone, new guy in the building business and looking for leads on prefabricated 2x6 wall panels for exterior and 2x4 wall panels for the interior, and roof trusses. I got a small 3 man crew that are jacks of all trades, rough in plumbing, electric, tile, wood flooring, ext.. We are here in the houston market looking for leads for prefabricated wall panels to speed things up. Thanks for your help.

Dale, I assume you're in residential?

That is correct.

Looking for something like this to arrive at site to be erected instead of stick built.

Try again

One more time.

Posted By Dale1968 on 24 Jun 2015 07:00 AM
Hey everyone, new guy in the building business and looking for leads on prefabricated 2x6 wall panels for exterior and 2x4 wall panels for the interior, and roof trusses. I got a small 3 man crew that are jacks of all trades, rough in plumbing, electric, tile, wood flooring, ext.. We are here in the houston market looking for leads for prefabricated wall panels to speed things up. Thanks for your help.

Dale,

Do you need the 2x6 wall panels for multi-story buildings or just to create a larger void for insulation?

More from what I'm use to and yes for added insulation value and strength for 2 story homes. We built our second home in Willis Tx all 2x4 at owners request. I go 2x6 as standard practice. But neither I nor my crew are experts at framing so I have to hire out. 2 of my guys are from the northeast. I'm from south carolina and that's how most homes are built.

Dale are you interested in steel framing?

I've never worked with it. Seen it only on commercial sites.

Dale,

Link to an energy-saving galvanized steel stud with reduced sound transmission:

http://tempuri.org/tempuri.html

The advantage of steel studs is that the quality problems of wood are not there.  Precut lengths can be ordered down to the fraction.

The disadvantage is that steel studs require external insulation.  But with new tools such as http://ramset.fmtemp.com/Portals/0/...ochure.pdf   6" of board insulation can be attached to the outside face of the metal stud.

Why not SIPS panels?

I like SIPs and SCIPs. Just make sure the SIPs are structural and not just insulated metal panels (IMPs) unless you have a structural frame to attach them to. In Auburn, there are several tall factories built with IMPs attached to red iron frames. IMPs go up fast once the frame is in place.

Steel studs may be an option if a client is seeking such a home building material. Again the thing I'd need most is pre built wall panels so the construction process is increased and we can deliver on our promise. Sips would be nice but it all depends on the client and what they want their home built out of.

The reason I asked about steel is I may have a lead for pre-fab components, but they usually have commercial clients and big projects.

Well it never hurts to be ready.

I think I may have found what I was looking for. I've been doing Google search for prefabricated wall panels and always came up with companies way up north but never around here. Well I did a Google search for "trusses and wall panels texas" and now I have almost a dozen to call monday. Just wanted to pass on the information if other people are looking for the same thing.

Just wanted to give an update on my search for engineered wall panels and roof trusses. None of the companies I called could give a ball park price per square or anything but did say expect to pay 10-20 percent more than stick framing. Also said get the architectural drawings and they will engineer the complete structure so this is something that cost also and is included in their bid, including the foundation. We have a client now that has a large lot and is interested in this type of construction as well. He's still working with the architect on the design so we hope to be getting the permits going soon.


Jelly, you have contact info for the metal framing supplier?

EZ SIPS are simple low cost EPS panels routed out to build into standard framing, and will give you an R-19 2x6 thick wall with 2x4 lumber. Our built in 1.75" thick thermal break eliminates thermal bridging to significantly increase insulation efficiency. From only $2.20 / Square foot! Please inquire at www.structuralinsulatedpanels.com

Rich stop low ball quoting

$2.20 a sq?

Not sure where you went to school, but the website says $90 for a 4x8 eps which is $2.81 not 2.20 that's without the framing, sheathing & labor to assemble. Which must add at least a $1 a sq

all the jack studs & joint studs are thermal bridges not present in a sips.

I can get you several SIPS manufacturers with ready to go panels for $3.75, that's less money less time than EZ sips