prefabricated steel buildings benefits

At Boltree we understand that budget is important and we integrate your costs from early design stages. Since we work with reliable resources for materials and methods, we can provide you with accurate costs during the design process. In addition, even if we know that our preferred suppliers have a very good price/quality ratio, we will also kick off upon your request, a bidding process to assure you will get the best deal in a transparent environment.

As Owner, you will be in control of the entire process and of your finances. You will always know where your money is going.

At Boltee we also offer services of Owner's Representative and/or construction manager either directly through us, or through our trusted industry partners.

At Boltree we do not work with a system but instead with Systematic Options.

A system limits you with the design opportunities and flexibility because is a kit of components that have to come together within some pre-established rules.

The way we work is the total opposite and you will not hear from us that something cannot be done. The design limits are in your vision.

Every design option is available and can be explored by our team of Designers, Architects and Engineers.

You will control the design and budget as we progress together.

At Boltree we believe that the re is NO difference between a "LEED certified" and a "LEED Certifiable" building. The building performs the same; the only difference is that you can have an expensive certificate attached to it or not.

We believe in value propositions and trust that using the certification funds to improve the performance of the building is a better option for you and the environment.

Although you understand that we are not true supporters of LEED, we are still able to prepare, at extra charge, the documentation needed to pursue a LEED certification for your building.

When you work within a system, all the details are figured out and repetitively placed in the conditions that fits better. This is where the economy of scale gets in place and you see your design savings.

In our case, yes, we do also make use of standard details that we already developed, however, we take our job with pride and develop new details for your custom design yet adapting to prefabrication and system tectonics. The result is that there is no design compromise and we never try to shift you away from your vison to make it easier for us.

We love challenges!

The pathway to the successful completion of your project cannot be more risk free and transparent.

There are 3 phases-steps in the evolution of the design of a building: Schematic Design, Design Development , and Permit Set. At each phase you receive a set of drawings with higher detail and therefore more information that you need for a more accurate budget study and feasibility. At the Schematic Design level, for example, you will be able to have a ballpark cost of construction to decide if it suits you; as you move upward to higher detail phases, you will be able to have more and more accurate costs of construction.

Boltree offers also 3 levels of customization: Standard, where a design that you select is "off the shelf" and a starting point to dive in the process. From Standard design you can then move horizontally to further increase a level of customization of your building to the point that it can be 100% custom.

At each milestone, when you collected enough information to make an educated decision, review your budget and project feasibility, you can choose if you want to stay within the same level of customization, or if you want to upgrade to a higher standard.

Although you can choose to start from any level, you have the option to start from the Standard design option with a minimal investment. Each Phase you may choose includes a the drawings plus 1+ hour consultation with an Architect who will walk you through the process in detail understand your goals and budget, and explain you the benefits of proceeding in any of the directions available. This consultation alone can save you thousands of dollars you would be otherwise spending using other venues than Boltree. It is very common in the industry to pay a hefty price to just find out that you moved in the wrong direction .

Our process prevents this from happening.

UNDERSTANDING THERMAL BRIDGING

A typical wood construction assembly is made of wood studs (commonly known as 2x4s) placed 16" off center with batting insulation material in between (#3 picture above).

When exposed to weather conditions, the insulation along the entire assembly is NOT equal to the insulation value (R value) of the insulating material but inferior; this is due to what is called "Thermal Bridging", which is caused by the fact that the studs are transferring either heat or cold through the wall into the interior space.

With the Boltree system thermal bridging does NOT occur because the insulating material (which has the highest R value found in the construction industry), is placed outside the metal studs, making it impossible to both cool and heat to travel into the indoor space, and making the Boltree system second to none.

Boltree's insulated panels, available in thicknessed from 2.5" to 8", based on project locations and level of insulation desired, are pre finished in multiple colors and textures. Additional finishes are available through Boltree's rainscreen system, which is attached outside the insulated panels and provides panelized finishes for any taste.

In addition to the quick assembly and easy maintenance, another benefit of the rainscreen system is that it creates an air gap between the exterior surface and the insulated panel creating an additional barrier for heat gain caused by direct sunlight.