By Bill Hoy, Project Manager
Construction of the REHAU® MONTANA ecosmart houseTM began on September 1 and is progressing at a good pace. (View video of groundbreaking.) The contractor's priority is to have the house fully enclosed before the wonderful Montana winter season sets in.
Construction of the REHAU® MONTANA ecosmart houseTM began on September 1 and is progressing at a good pace. (View video of groundbreaking.) The contractor's priority is to have the house fully enclosed before the wonderful Montana winter season sets in.
Since excavation, the REHAU ECOAIRTM system was installed under the footprint of the house. (View video.) After backfilling, the footings for the entire house were completed. The lower level concrete slab preparation is currently underway. By mid-October, radiant heating pipes will be installed in the lower level and concrete will be poured. Along with completing the lower level slab, installation of the lower level foundation walls will begin. The lower level foundation walls will be constructed using an AMVIC insulated concrete form wall system and are on schedule for completion by the end of October.
In early November, an interactive webcam will be online and accessible through the official REHAU MONTANA ecosmart house website at http://www.montanaecosmart.com/. Additionally, the website will feature progress pictures.
The REHAU® MONTANA ecosmart house™ is a project sponsored by REHAU and led by the Creative Research Lab (CRLab) at Montana State University (MSU). This residential construction and research project aims to exhibit the possibilities of maximized energy efficiency and occupant comfort through a combination of the latest sustainable building products and systems. To achieve this aim, the project engages leading international building industry professionals, material and product manufacturers, and MSU professors and students from across multiple academic disciplines.
The REHAU® MONTANA ecosmart house™ is a project sponsored by REHAU and led by the Creative Research Lab (CRLab) at Montana State University (MSU). This residential construction and research project aims to exhibit the possibilities of maximized energy efficiency and occupant comfort through a combination of the latest sustainable building products and systems. To achieve this aim, the project engages leading international building industry professionals, material and product manufacturers, and MSU professors and students from across multiple academic disciplines.
