Building Better Buildings

A REVOLUTION IN HOUSING

 Bath, Maine

BETTER DEVELOPER/BETTER TEAM/BETTER HOMES  

A THOUGHTFUL REVOLUTION

Wally Walls is honored to be part of this Team delivering Better homes in Bath, Maine. This development features 7 single family rental homes. The homes are 3 bdr/2.5 bths and are constructed using Better materials to deliver energy efficient, sensible housing in a community with only a few rental homes available - none of which are energy efficient, and many of which are outdated and may have issues relating to mold and wood boring insects.

Of course, these new homes may not be for everyone. There are some that want to pay high utility bills to live in homes with mold and wood boring insects because “that’s how we build homes.” While that statement may seem tongue-in-cheek, the truth is that is how many react when they hear “for rental housing featuring light gauge insulated walls.” Banks, investors, municipalities and contractors too often default to wood construction in a “for sale” environment with larger zoning lots.  As a result, there is a dearth of decent, sensible “for rent” product nationally.  Rather than not repeating sins of the past, we are consistently fed larger, less energy efficient homes to buy and then wonder why we face a house-poor populous and housing bubbles.

Here’s the thing folks: Land is not getting cheaper, construction materials are not decreasing, and salaries are not rising at the same rate of increases identified here. Given that, why is it that building Better homes that are sensible in stature, energy efficient, and less expensive is such a radical thought?

 Some folks, like those on this sign, get it. To quote John Lennon: “Some people say I am a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one.”

Which side of this debate are you on? What are you building with? 

Better. Better. Better.

2150 W. Lawrence, Chicago

MID-RISES AND WALLY WALLS - A PERFECT FIT

Whether you’re adding two floors to an existing structure or building a brand new mid-rise, OR BOTH CONCURRENTLY, Wally Walls is a perfect fit! Utilizing conventional framing techniques and delivering the walls pre-insulated, Wally Walls delivers the most energy efficient, strong, and easy to assemble modular wall on the market today.

Besides just providing a superior wall assembly, Wally Walls’ Engineering Team integrates with your Engineer of Record and Architect to provide the most efficient shop drawings for cold form steel erection. Better means not only manufacturing walls, it means getting into the trenches and solving problems up-front to help insure a seamless build.

By adding Wally Walls to your team, you strengthen every aspect of the process, starting with a BIM Model of your Project, which in turn allows your MEP’s to better integrate their work. In addition, engineering a Better Building not only saves time in the field, it saves money as utilization of our energy efficient walls reduces the need for increased HVAC and electrical loads. Also, cold form steel framing reduces the weight of the building, which often times saves costs by reducing loads at the foundation and transfer beams. Build Better. BUILD WITH WALLY!

Better. Better. Better.

2150 Lawrence Set To Break Ground

TURNING THE CORNER

West wall constructed in two days...north wall (250 linear feet/three floors) in three days...east wall starting now. Masonry already starting on west side while they install panels on the east side. Minimal waste, rapid construction, mold free, ultra-high energy efficiency. If you are not set to turn the corner and utilize WALLY WALLS ULTRAFRAME BUILDING SYSTEM, then I really must know: What are you building with?

Better. Better. Better.

BOOM!

It seems like it was just yesterday that we were delivering structurally insulated walls to the site - oh wait, IT WAS! Speed, Structure and Energy Efficient in just one step. What are you building with?

Better. Better. Better.