I haven't put together a Buildsmart package, that's irrelavent as long as someone has done component sets, same thing. Keep in mind our different perspectives. You are the "I'm going to fly to Paris", and I'm the "going to get you to Paris." (Weird analogy, I know) So most of my perspective really applies to whomever would be assembling this system, not the person that is paying for it. 1. This system is geared to passive house standards, not "pretty good house" standards. 2. Because of above there are WAY more details to attend to than traditional building, details you wont be able to oversee. This is true whether you use Buildsmart or stick frame the same thing or use any other system when trying to achieve above average, since above average is about the details. 3. With panelized construction sledgehammer, leverage and clamping are all the same thing...wasting time getting proper alignment of panels. 4. its not a horrible idea, yet not earth shattering either. It won't be as perfect as you imagine it though. 5. I can see the homeowner appeal, people like slick packaged systems like this, they seem polished, assembled with a purpose under ideal conditions to tight tolerances, so I get your excitement, but take a hard look, visit a site if you can and inspect their panel quality. 6. If you do this and put it on a slab and you want a good finished product as intended, you better make sure the slab is perfectly flat on the edges or the contractor will be fighting panels all day. 7. If this is by colorado springs I know a licensed general who could do it to the level you need and probably would do it just to try it out if timing worked. |