building with superior walls introducing the superior advantage
Post on 16-Dec-2015
227 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
Building With Building With Superior WallsSuperior Walls
IntroducingIntroducing
The Superior The Superior AdvantageAdvantage
For Every SuperiorFor Every SuperiorNew HomeNew Home
Superior Walls of Superior Walls of AmericaAmerica
•Founded by building contractor Mel Zimmerman in 1981
•The world’s leader in precast wall systems with built-in insulation, galvanized nailers for easy finish
•25 franchises across the USA…and growing
•Over 85,000 foundations installed around the world
Foundation of choice for the New American Home (2001, 2002)
Received the 2001 Innovative Housing Technology Award (NAHB & Popular Science)
Industry leader in precast, residential foundations
Superior Walls of Superior Walls of AmericaAmerica
Superior BuildingSuperior BuildingFeatures & BenefitsFeatures & Benefits
• Custom made to your specifications
• Precise (manufactured in a factory-controlled environment)
• Fast Installation (less time waiting to build)
• Dry (requires no additional damp-proofing)
• Steel reinforced 5,000+ psi concrete
• Pre-insulated (added value over traditional foundations)
• Pre-studded (cavity for additional insulation)
• Easy to finish (Galvanized lath and precast access holes)
• Guaranteed 15 years
Superior BuildingSuperior BuildingFeatures & BenefitsFeatures & Benefits
• Water-tight and damp proof (5,000+ psi concrete)
• Built-in steel reinforced concrete footer
• Crushed stone sub-footer drains water away
• Rigid insulation is a vapor barrier and thermal break
Superior BuildingSuperior BuildingFeatures & BenefitsFeatures & Benefits
• You provide a print
• We supply you with a quote
• Scheduled for installation on agreed upon date
Building ProcedureBuilding Procedure
• Your excavator prepares job site according to our Builder Guideline Booklet
• Site check is done prior to installation by Superior Walls to approve delivery
Building ProcedureBuilding Procedure
• Walls are custom made in a factory-controlled environment, contributing to precision & quality
Building ProcedureBuilding Procedure
• Walls are delivered to the job site on our trailers
Building ProcedureBuilding Procedure
• The stone footer will prevent uneven settling while assisting with water drainage.
• The stone footer is easier to install and more efficient than a concrete footer.
• Superior Walls factory-trained and certified crew compacts crushed stone sub-footer and completes final site preparation
• Our crane lifts the walls into place and Superior Walls crew installs the foundation – plumb, level and square
Building ProcedureBuilding Procedure
1. Pour your floor slab2. Install the
floor decking3. Backfill
It’s that simple… you’re ready in only hours!
As Soon As We Are As Soon As We Are Finished…Finished…
The New The New International International
Codes Are Codes Are Here…Here…
IntroducingIntroducing
The Superior The Superior AdvantageAdvantage
Will Your Will Your Foundations Foundations Measure Up?Measure Up?
Code ComplianceCode Compliance
• IRC now requires foundation walls to be insulated– Extra insulation installs
easily with pre-insulated, pre-studded Superior Walls
• IRC now requires egress windows– Easily installed with
precast window spaces
Code ComplianceCode Compliance
• Superior Walls is nationally recognized– ESR-1553 (R-5)– ESR-1662 (Xi)– HUD SEB #1117 Rev 6
• Complies with IRC requirements for precast foundations
Mold & Mold & MoistureMoisture
IntroducingIntroducing
The Superior The Superior AdvantageAdvantage
The Newest The Newest Builder ConcernsBuilder Concerns
What Is Mold?What Is Mold?
• A fungus that releases airborne spores which are everywhere
• Thrives in high humidity
• Breaks down dead material in nature
• Feeds on nutrients that exist on most surfaces
• Can be difficult or nearly impossible to fully remove
Why You Should Why You Should Be ConcernedBe Concerned
• Linked to health problems & home damage
• Lawsuits & insurance claims have increased dramatically
• Moisture is the #1 source of residential concerns (Health House)
To Stop Mold…To Stop Mold…• Superior Walls’ special high psi
concrete mix needs no additional waterproofing
• Insulation forms tight seal
• Crushed stone sub-footer reduces hydrostatic pressure on walls
• Perimeter drain channels water away
Stop Stop
Moisture!Moisture!
Superior Superior Building Building OptionsOptions
DiscoverDiscover
The Superior The Superior AdvantageAdvantage
Multiple Wall Multiple Wall HeightsHeights
Beam PocketsBeam Pockets
Beam PocketsBeam Pockets
Basements Basements With Brick With Brick
LedgesLedges
ApplicationsApplications
DiscoverDiscover
The Superior The Superior AdvantageAdvantage
Any StyleAny StyleAny HomeAny Home
Traditional Traditional FoundationsFoundations
Traditional Traditional FoundationsFoundations
Walkout Walkout BasementsBasements
Walkout Walkout BasementsBasements
Above Above GradeGrade
Above Above GradeGrade
Modular Modular ConstructionConstruction
Photo Courtesy EXCEL HOMESCopyright 2002. All rights reserved worldwide.
Modular Modular ConstructionConstruction
Log HomesLog Homes
Log HomesLog Homes
Single And Multiple Single And Multiple Family HomesFamily Homes
Large Custom Large Custom HomesHomes
“The basement has come out of
the dark…builders
that dig down are
finding gold.” - Builder Magazine, 1999
DiscoverDiscover
The Superior The Superior AdvantageAdvantage
Insulated
Studded
Precast access holes
Damp proof
Footer included
Installs in hours
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No No No No No No
Superior Superior FeaturesFeatures
Built-in featuresBuilt-in featuresSuperior Superior
WallsWallsTraditionalTraditionalFoundationFoundation
Homeowners are Homeowners are looking for better looking for better
basements...basements...
Give ThemGive ThemSuperior WallsSuperior Walls
BUILD WITHBUILD WITH
•Dry•Warm•Smart•Superior
(See the limited warranty. Contact your local Superior Walls representative for details.)
SUPERIOR WALLSSUPERIOR WALLS
The Superior Building The Superior Building ProcessProcess
Builder submits blueprints Excavator prepares siteInsulation set
(Superior Walls factory)
Concrete poured(Superior Walls factory) Walls delivered by trailer
Certified Superior Walls crew completes installation
Let’s Get StartedLet’s Get Started1. Provide us with your blueprint
2. We supply a quote
3. Approve andschedule installation
4. Follow instructions for preparing your site
5. Let our trained crew do the work
6. Start building the Superior Way
How do the Superior Walls SystemsCompare to Block, Poured in Place
(PIP) or Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)Foundation Systems?
SuperiorWalls Block
PouredIn Place
(PIP)
InsulatedConcreteForms (ICF)
5,000 + PSI concrete? Yes No No No
Walls Manufactured in a climate-controlled factory?
Yes No No No
Installed by factory-certified installation crew? Yes No No No
Damp proof from factory? Yes No No No
Rebar always present in a pre-engineeredconfiguration?
Yes
No
No
No
Concrete footer required before foundations walls constructed?
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Can use crushed stone footing? Yes No No No
Limited by cold weather for pouring concrete? No Yes Yes Yes
Always include a redundant perimeter drain to daylight or sump?
Yes
No
No
No
Sill plate holes provided? Yes No No No
Provided with a continuous layer of R5 or R12.5insulation bonded directly to the concrete?
Yes No
No
Yes*
Holes provided for wiring and plumbing? Yes No No No
Galvanized nailers built into the wall? Yes No No No
Allow for increasing the amount of insulation without the need to install additional framing?
Yes
No
No
No
Foundation installation time average 1 day? Yes No No No
Ready to finish from factory? Yes No No No
(* Or higher depending on system)
Comparing:
Copyright 2009 Superior Walls By Collier Foundation Systems, Inc.
www.superiorwallspa.www.superiorwallspa.comcom
For Every Superior New HomeFor Every Superior New Home
1-888-817-5537
top related