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Last Post 02 Nov 2009 12:42 PM by mark S. 11 Replies.

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mark S

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28 Oct 2009 12:05 PM
I know of two companies who make these in Ohio. Are there any other companies that use galvanized tube as the framing for the SIPs?

richm

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28 Oct 2009 09:15 PM
Mark, I would like to see that! Can you give their name or website address? Thanks, richm

mark S

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29 Oct 2009 07:44 AM
I am hoping someone else can give me additional sources. The two I know are: Green Source 216-851-4641 1170 Ivanhoe Road Cleveland OH 44110 www.greensourceproducts.com TechBuilt 440-622-3958 435 W. Prospect, Painesville OH 44077 http://www.techbuilt.com/ Would be interested in others experiences too.

JRinWV

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31 Oct 2009 07:33 AM
I saw a really nice strawbale home with a metal frame, but it wasn't galvanized, just painted. Since it's in a dry environment, I'm not sure what the extra money gets you in this case.

slenzen

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31 Oct 2009 11:03 AM
How do those systems handle heat transfer through the metal frame?

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31 Oct 2009 01:59 PM
Posted By mark S on 10/29/2009 7:44 AM I am hoping someone else can give me additional sources. The two I know are: Green Source 216-851-4641 1170 Ivanhoe Road Cleveland OH 44110 www.greensourceproducts.com TechBuilt 440-622-3958 435 W. Prospect, Painesville OH 44077 http://www.techbuilt.com/ Would be interested in others experiences too. I had heard that techbuilt's plant was closed

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mark S

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31 Oct 2009 06:26 PM
As for techbilt I just saw a project finished last month. Plan on visiting their plant soon. As for heat transfer the tubes don't touch. Picture two 1x2 x 18 ga tubes (or 2x2) opposite each other with rigid foam in between (5.5" up to 12") They sculpt out where the tubes go- why I don't know because the air space would get you extra R value. The tubes are fastened by screws. And all the strength appear to be from the tubes for the loads.

mark S

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31 Oct 2009 06:30 PM
Galvanzed versus painted steel. I think the only reason is Leed credits and marketing. Otherwise I also don't see the point- steel buildings are built every day with out being galvanized. It only seems the "carport" type buildings are made with the galvanized tubes.

ErgoDesk

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31 Oct 2009 07:13 PM
Posted By mark S on 10/31/2009 6:26 PM As for techbilt I just saw a project finished last month. Plan on visiting their plant soon. As for heat transfer the tubes don't touch. Picture two 1x2 x 18 ga tubes (or 2x2) opposite each other with rigid foam in between (5.5" up to 12") They sculpt out where the tubes go- why I don't know because the air space would get you extra R value. The tubes are fastened by screws. And all the strength appear to be from the tubes for the loads.[/quote] Are you talking about VIRTUVIAN http://www.vitruvianbuilt.com/
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mark S

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01 Nov 2009 11:23 AM
Yes this is the same system. Just a lighter gauge tube. Where do I find a complete listing of everyone building this way?

ErgoDesk

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01 Nov 2009 01:08 PM
Posted By mark S on 11/01/2009 11:23 AM Yes this is the same system. Just a lighter gauge tube. Where do I find a complete listing of everyone building this way? http://StyroHomeNews.blogspot.com StyroHomeNews Blog

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