OCEANSAFE HOUSING BY SOUTHEASTERN E-mail: C-riley@machine--tools.com Visit us at: With the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina & Rita still on the minds of millions of Americans shouldn't there be a better, safer, more economical alternative to traditional home construction? The answer is yes, now there is an alternative. As a distributor for a worldwide leader in the construction of lightweight structural panels for building industry applications, we offer Oceansafe Housing. This new line of affordable housing is unique in the industry, in that its Pre-engineered design offers lab-proven strength to withstand the forces of nature common to the gulf states. These houses are easy to construct from scratch in a matter of days with unskilled labor, plus there are flexible layouts that will please every taste and application. Our building system can be adapted to existing architectural plans in most cases. The product range consists of various, types of honeycomb or expanded polystyrene (EPS) core panels, formed with a wide range of skins with varying thickness for different types of applications that are ideal for both residential and commercial construction. Proudly made in the U.S.A., Oceansafe Houses represent a new wave of quality building systems whose time has truly come. Pre-engineered to exacting tolerances Lab tested to withstand 160-mph hurricane force winds Flexible layouts and building plans Quick &easy construction with unskilled labor No excess building costs due to site cleanup R-Ratings in excess of all conventional building Can be adapted to existing architectural plans in most cases The Kit includes: all wall panels, roof panels, load bearing interior walls, Dade County Certified windows and doors, all necessary hardware, 10 year product warranty and assembly instructions. For larger view of floor plan click here: Spring House Floor Plan Once the concrete slab/block foundation has been installed, the assembly process starts with the transfer of a simple layout from plans provided to the builder. The easy to handle light gauge track defines the exterior and interior walls of the home. Starting at the front corner of the structure, square the first two panels as indicated on the step by step instructions. Once the corner walls are splined together the remaining walls can be put into place. Following the proper installation steps, the exterior walls of the house start taking shape. Our lightweight panels are easy to handle and install. The panels can come with a variety of windows and doors which are pre-installed at the factory. The interior walls follow the same procedure mentioned above. It only takes a short time to raise both interior and exterior walls into place. The roof panels follow in sequence, at this stage, the structure is nearly finished. What will an Oceansafe House cost? Oceansafe buildings are economical, competitive in cost to homes constructed with equivalent engineering standards. We use high quality materials that offer low maintenance as well as resistance to termites, fire and rot. As in all building projects, final construction pricing depends on many options and we will be happy to quote you after determining the needs of your project. We are confident that our basic shell system of construction will be extremely cost effective. How long will it take to build an Oceansafe house? A 1,000 sq. ft Oceansafe component package for a concrete slab (or 800 sq. ft. with the steel floor system) will typically fill a 20' container. A typical 1,000 sq. ft. Oceansafe home construction schedule with a five man construction crew will take a maximum of 14 days.The Oceansafe component package described includes all the materials needed to make a complete weather-tight building. What is wrong with conventionally built wood or masonry buildings? Due to lack of quality materials, engineering experience, building codes or knowledge of good construction practices, many conventionally built homes suffer tremendous damage from natural disasters. Oceansafe Housing developed a manufacturing techniques that produces aesthetically pleasing and affordable buildings that will withstand these destructive forces of nature. We offer an excellent alternative building method that also reduces the damage caused by fire, mold and termites that can destroy conventionally constructed buildings that use wood products. It also reduces the need to destroy forest reserves for building materials. What is Oceansafe Housing best suited for? Oceansafe Housing is a building system that has been engineered to withstand hurricane force winds and earthquakes, and uses environmentally friendly materials that are safe, strong, and resistant to fire, termites and mold. Because it is a component system, it can be utilized for almost any design or type of building, both residential and commercial. Oceansafe Housing provides an ideal system for anyone looking for a building that will withstand natural disasters, requires low maintenance, is energy efficient, is easy and fast to complete and is competitive in price with any other conventional or manufactured system. What effect will mold, fire, termites, flood conditions, acid rain have on Oceansafe Housing? All of the structural components of the Oceansafe Housing building system are resistant to the damaging effects of all of the above. In general, the Oceansafe Housing building will require a minimum of maintenance to preserve its beauty and strength. Does Oceansafe Housing look different than a wood or masonry home? No.In fact many people comment that upon first visiting a completed home, they can't tell the difference between a conventionally built home and an Oceansafe Housing home. We have many satisfied homeowners who feel that their quality of finish and strength to their neighbors home. System product........................$51 per sq. ft. This price is based on model specific plans. Change orders additionally priced. * Price does not include labor to assemble shell. We can provide an assembly team at extra cost. * The entire kit will be ready for delivery within the next 60 days. For more information about all of our Hurricane Safe Modular Home Kits including various models and sizes please contact Michael J. Blaha at 1-(***)-413-1444 or visit us at: (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
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