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Testimonials Page
Wayne Ellingson President of Lone Wolf Enterprises 970-879-4433
In development of a 4,000 square foot residential structure, Lone Wolf
Enterprises in partnership with WellMan Enterprises agreed to spare no
effort in designing and constructing this building using the latest
technology available to ensure that energy efficiency would be
maximized while keeping the costs of construction as low as possible.
The fact that the home being located in the heart of the mountains of
Colorado, made this a critical issue.
During design and development we decided to use concrete forms made
from Portland cement and a high percentage of 100% recycled polystyrene
that becomes a stay-in-place concrete form. We chose RASTRA wall system
from among the choices in the very small field of comparable building
systems. Seven inches of Corebond (a sprayed, closed cell, polyurethane
insulation) was used on the underside of the roof. These choices proved
to be a key to very impressive energy efficiency.
After five years of review of energy usage using comparable sized stud
built structures we have realized an appropriate 50% energy savings
with an increased level of comfort.
An additional benefit of this type of structure results in a
significant reduction of annual maintenance.
In conclusion, comparing the operational cost savings of the last five
years makes it obvious we have achieved our goal of high energy
efficiency and low costs of construction. As energy costs soar the cost
benefit increases almost daily.
In conclusion, comparing this type of structure over the last five
years vs. standard construction we drew the following conclusions: 1.
High energy efficiency due in part to low air infiltration 2. Low
annual maintenance cost. 3. Four hour fire rating. 4. Walls with an R
rating of thirty vs. R thirteen in standard construction. 5. Corebond
ceiling R sixty vs. R nineteen fiberglass.
Wayne has graciously said he would not mind answering any questions you
might have about this project. 970-879-4433
See pictures of Wayne's World at: http://www.greenearthstructures.com/waynesworld.html