Basements
Techbuilt Systems' basement panels are 11 1/4' thick with the exterior side sheathed with 3/4" exterior grade treated plywood. The basement panels are engineered to withstand the hydrostatic pressure of 8' of wet clay, what many consider a "worst case" building scenario. The exterior sheathing is then wrapped in the field with Techbuilt supplied DELTA MS water-barrier. Techbuilt basement panels are 109 1/2" in height and are typically double top-plated. The Dietrich "Trade Ready" steel floor construction is constructed within the basement wall structure. The result is stronger construction, 8' finished ceiling height in the basement and minimal heat loss through the "band" joist.

Crawl Space
Techbuilt Systems' crawl space panels are 7 1/4" thick with the exterior sheathed in 1/2" exterior grade plywood. DELTA MS water-barrier is used to cover the exterior. The Dietrich "Trade Ready" steel floor system is constructed within the crawl space wall structure resulting in stronger construction. Crawl space panel heights vary by the job but are typically 3' to 4'.

Shallow Footer
Techbuilt Systems was one of the first providers of a panelized system for a frost-protected shallow footers when such footers were first allowed in CABO 1995. This type of footer allows for a significantly shallower footer than is normally called for because of the insulating qualities of the footer construction. Call one of our specialists to determine if this is appropriate for your situation.

Other Foundations
Techbuilt Systems' upper-level panels are compatible with other foundation types such as concrete block walls, pre-cast concrete or poured-in-place concrete walls.

Exterior Walls
Standard Techbuilt Systems' exterior wall panels are 7 1/4" thick. Other thickness sizes are available specific to individual customer needs. All window and door openings, and associated headers, are built into the Techbuilt panels at the factory. Further, an electrical chase is factory routed into each wall panel.

In most cases it is not necessary to use exterior sheathing, however, all panels should be wrapped in the field with house wrap as a good building practice.

Wall panels are custom made specific to each structuresí architectural plans. Lengthís may vary from 3" to 40' or more, and while panel heights of 8', 9', and 10' are standard, Techbuilt will build wall heights of any size to suit your needs. Curved walls are also available as part of our standard panel offering.

All types of exterior finishes; aluminum siding, brick, cedar shake, metal siding, stone, stucco, vinyl or wood siding are compatible with the Techbuilt panelized wall system.

Gable Panels
Typically Techbuilt gable wall panels are the same thickness as the exterior walls below them. All necessary structural support for roof load beams, and any openings are incorporated into them.