Bespoke Energy Efficiency

Variety of External Insulations

The insulation variety offered by Build SMART includes a comprehensive selection of options to suit different needs. From traditional fiberglass and mineral wool insulation to state-of-the-art spray foam and rigid foam insulation, they have solutions for every application. 

The exceptional insulation variety offered by Build SMART is founded on cutting-edge research and development, providing you with a range of high-performance solutions designed to optimize energy efficiency and enhance comfort in your home or commercial space.

E-Wall is the simple all-in-one structural panel with built-in exterior insulation. Featuring integrated moisture, air and thermal protection. Our sheathing offerings completely reimagine traditional wall assemblies by streamlining exterior water, air and thermal management:

• Polyiso Insulation
• Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Insulation
• Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Insulation
• Polyurethan Foam Insulation
• Rigid Phenolic insulation
• Fiberglass Rigid Insulation
• Mineral wool insulation
• Wood fiber insulation

Build SMART’s various offerings of insulation products are the result of extensive research and a commitment to innovation. They utilize advanced materials and technologies to deliver superior thermal performance, effectively reducing heat transfer and minimizing energy consumption. By improving the insulation in your building, you can maintain a comfortable indoor climate year-round while significantly reducing your energy bills.

Environmentally Conscious

Not only do these insulation products excel in thermal performance, but they also offer excellent soundproofing capabilities, enhancing the acoustic comfort of your space. Additionally, they are designed to be environmentally friendly, with many options made from recycled materials or featuring low VOC (volatile organic compound) content, ensuring a healthier indoor environment.

Upgrade your building’s insulation with Build SMART’s exceptional variety of insulation products. Maximize energy efficiency, improve comfort, and contribute to a more sustainable future. 

Continuous external insulation

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Insulation

Assessment of Windows

Build SMART adopts unique approaches to testing and installing windows, setting them apart in the industry. Our research and development efforts focus on innovative methods that ensure optimal window performance and longevity.

Here are some key features of how Build SMART tests and installs windows:

1. Thermal Performance Testing: Build SMART conducts advanced thermal performance testing to evaluate the windows’ ability to conserve energy and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. This includes assessing factors such as U-values, solar heat gain coefficients, and air leakage rates, enabling customers to make informed decisions regarding energy efficiency.

2. Water Penetration Testing: To ensure windows are watertight, Build SMART performs rigorous water penetration testing. This involves subjecting the windows to simulated rain and wind conditions to identify any potential vulnerabilities and ensure effective water management.

3. Structural Integrity Testing: Build SMART prioritizes the structural integrity of windows by conducting thorough testing to assess their ability to withstand external forces such as wind, impact, and pressure. This ensures that windows meet safety standards and can withstand various environmental conditions.

4. Installation Expertise: Build SMART places great emphasis on proper window installation techniques. Their experienced installation teams follow industry best practices, including precise measurements, proper flashing, and effective sealing methods. This attention to detail ensures that windows are securely and accurately installed, minimizing air and water leakage.

5. Quality Control: Build SMART maintains stringent quality control measures throughout the window manufacturing, testing, and installation processes. This ensures that each window meets their high standards of quality, performance, and durability.

By combining innovative testing methods with expert installation techniques, Build SMART provides customers with windows that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also perform exceptionally better in terms of energy efficiency, weather resistance, and structural integrity.

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High Performance Openings

Advanced Adhesive Application

Optional

Build SMART only uses material components designed for higher performance, as is expected of us from our clients. These materials and products have been QA/QC tested and verified to meet the rigorous standards set forth by Build SMART. Specifically sourcing windows with above standard operation systems, panels also have the option to arrive on the job-site with factory installed windows.

Our panels can host virtually any type of higher performing window, installed in a fraction of the time typically devoted to installing flangeless windows using individual window clips.

Our move to the Stepped FIT allows us to position the step in its proper location with regard to the exterior wall’s thermal plane. When paired with insulation-appropriateCode Recognized Fasteners and ZIP R-Sheathing, the stepped FIT provides us with a much lower cost panel that can be shipped to the building site for customers to field install windows and door of their choice. BUILD SMART window installation BUILD SMART window installation This puts more control in the customer’s hands over their total cost to build!

Interior Partition System

New Vertical Air Press

Panels are mounted and prepared for the mechanical fastening line then attached to the first vertical station with clamps to the steel frame. All Insulation is pieced label side forward onto panels and fastened down using wind-locks.

Equal distribution of air pressure across a steel frame plate generates 1.5psi across the surface of an E-Wall Panel, this provides several innovative benefits:

• 4.6x less pressure than what is used in the SIP’s industry.

• Safer, controlled process for components.

• Safer and repeatable process for employees.

Next, piece by piece the sheathing is added to the panel. Nailed or screwed down on each corner once the sheathing is in its appropriate location.

Seams are flashed with Huber® Liquid Flash. If the panel is a window or has a rough opening a few added steps are required.

Water + Vapor Barriers Infiltration Protection

Sealants

For example, we’ve implemented change from Joint & Seam filler to Bond N Seal in hidden locations of our assemblies.

Build SMART uses sealant materials that were engineered specifically for the construction industry for field use, Build SMART benefits from the experiences of industry veterans who have worked the first half of their career building the traditional way as well as by utilizing factory fabrication, allowing sealing and flashing that is protected from the elements, every day, every season, every project.

In the Build SMART factory, we detail all joints within E-Wall panels using Huber ‘s recommended Zip Liquid Flash. All Rough opening are fully detailed using PROSOCO R-Guard Bond-N-Seal, Joint & Seam Filler and Fast Flash.

AIR SEALING – THE MOST important factor in determining short-term AND long-term building performance and occupant health.

Why is air sealing THE MOST important factor? Because buildings operate as a system.

Buildings are a big box – the building envelope - comprised of the Water Resistive Barrier, the Thermal Barrier, the Air Barrier and the Structural Assembly.

That big box houses little System boxes that deliver things like domestic hot water, space conditioning, space ventilation, entertainment, and SMART building analytic systems.

Each of those little System boxes operate more efficiently if the big box is effectively air sealed.

When the big box is effectively air sealed, you can get away with less insulation, lower cost windows, lower cost doors.  You can condition the envelope using less power, ventilate the envelope with 100% HEPA filtered fresh air vs. conventional buildings that rely on energy-hog space conditioning that blend as little as 10% fresh air with 90% re-circulated, pre-conditioned/re-conditioned , virus-laden air.

COVID-19 anyone?

People occupying effectively air-sealed structures enjoy draft-free, constant temperatures.  They breath fresh allergen-free air.  They don’t hear or smell what’s going on outside unless they open a window or door.  They have a better, healthier, quality of life.

Effective air sealing is THE key to a truly high-performing building.  That’s why Build SMART is a stickler when it comes to air sealing.

Measured independently, SIPs panels are air-tight … but SIPs assemblies are not.

The secret to achieving air tightness in assemblies is how you transition from window-to-wall, door-to-wall, wall-to-foundation, wall-to-roof AND panel-to-panel connections.

Build SMART does NOT rely on pressure sensitive tapes or sealants of unknown chemistry or origin to achieve air sealing.  We do NOT rely on mechanically fastened house wraps.

Building Smarter

Automated Equipment

Build SMART utilizes cutting-edge automated equipment to revolutionize the build process. Our forward-thinking approach combines technology and innovation, resulting in unparalleled efficiency and precision. By leveraging automated equipment, Build SMART streamlines the entire construction process, from design to manufacturing and installation.

With our state-of-the-art machinery, Build SMART achieves remarkable levels of accuracy and consistency, ensuring that every component is manufactured to the highest standards. This level of precision minimizes errors, reduces waste, and optimizes resource utilization, ultimately leading to faster project completion times and cost savings.

Furthermore, Build SMART’s automated equipment enhances worker safety by minimizing the need for manual labor in hazardous tasks. By automating repetitive and physically demanding processes, Build SMART prioritizes the well-being of their workforce while maintaining productivity levels.

In addition to efficiency and safety, Build SMART’s use of automated equipment enables customization and flexibility. The advanced technology allows for rapid prototyping and iterative design, empowering architects and builders to bring their visions to life with ease. This adaptability ensures that each project is tailored to meet the unique needs and specifications of our clients. 

Overall, Build SMART’s utilization of automated equipment showcases our continued commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional results. Our integration of technology and construction expertise sets us apart as industry leaders, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the built environment. As a result, Build SMART continues to shape the future of construction, creating smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient buildings.

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