They have broken ground in Addy, Washington for the first build with the 2×8 EcoSmart™ Stud.  The builder plans on framing in the next 3-4 weeks and the 2×8’s are at the shop waiting to be turned into EcoSmart™ Studs.

When framing is complete and the home is dried in before mechanicals start we will be arranging tours for of the home. Stay tuned for more information on when those tours will be and how to attend one.

This home is using 2″ of spray foam back filled with a blown in cellulose insulation.  The racking design value of the exterior wall exceeds the seismic building code requirements of the area and the u/r factor wall design far exceeds the 2021 Energy code which Washington state is using.  The 2021 Energy Code requires an effective R20 for wall insulation.  The 2×8 ESS wall system comes in at an effective R-28.5. That is 42% better than required by the 2021 Energy code and about 115% better then 2×6 walls filled with R-20 batt insulation.

If you want to be part of our pilot build program reach out to us either through the website or directly at 801-455-0976. We have builds starting in Minnesota this fall and interest in several other states.  We would love to add your build to that list!