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We guarantee, in writing, you'll save at least 33% on energy
costs over 2x6 stick frame construction with R-19
insulation! But, depending on where you live, your actual
savings are likely to be 30 - 80%!
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PolySteel walls are more energy efficient
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PolySteel walls minimize outside air
infiltration, leaks, and drafts.
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THE R-VALUE OF POLYSTEEL |
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Walls made of PolySteel perform, on average, like a stick
frame wall constructed for R-40 insulation. This is because
the Total Effective R-Value performance of PolySteel
consists of three factors:
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The
R-Value of the expanded polystyrene
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The
thermal mass of the concrete
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The
enormous reduction in air leakage.
As a result, PolySteel walls actually perform as high as
R-50, or more in some areas of the country!
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The three most common causes of exterior wall maintenance
are termites, rotting, and painting. PolySteel homes are
highly resistant to rotting and termites. Even
homeowners in heavily termite infested areas of the country
can now enjoy the advantages of PolySteel above and below
grade with the recent introduction of PolySteel with
Perform
Guard® termite-resistant technology. The attachment
studs of your PolySteel walls will securely hold any
exterior you choose, including low maintenance brick,
stucco, and stone.
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In most parts of the country, your PolySteel home can be
insured for 10 - 25% less than conventional homes
because of its resistance to
fire,
tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
Ask your local PolySteel representative if discounts are
offered in your area.
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On average, the homeowner pays about 4% more for an
energy efficient PolySteel home over conventional construction, these initial costs are quickly offset by the monthly energy
savings. View our PolySteel Energy
Efficient Mortgage Program.
Example*
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Standard Home |
Concrete
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Purchase
Price |
$200,000 |
$208,000 |
4%
more |
Principal
and Interest |
$1,119 |
$1,163 |
7.5%
interest rate
20% down payment |
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Taxes |
$300 |
$312 |
.15%
tax rate |
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Insurance |
$60 |
$48 |
20%
savings |
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Energy |
$145 |
$102 |
30%
savings |
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Monthly
Housing Costs |
$1,624 |
$1,625 |
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$1 more |
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A homebuyer pays 4% more for an
energy efficient concrete home. He secures a
mortgage with 7.5% interest rate and makes a 20%
down payment on the home. He would pay $44 more
on principal and interest and $12 more on
property taxes, but saves $12 per month on
homeowners insurance and $43 per month on energy
bills. The total monthly cost for the concrete
home is only $1 more than the standard home - a
small price to pay for the added security,
quiet, and comfort. |
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If you ever sell your PolySteel home, you're
likely to recoup all of your investment! A
recent study conducted by ICF Consulting Group concludes
that for every $1 decrease in annual energy bills, the
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increases
between $10 and $25. That means if you save $500
per year on your
energy bills, your house could be worth
$5,000 to $12,500 more than a stick-frame house!* |
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*From Concrete Homes News, November 1998 |
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