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ity and integrity of the structure. With our
product you don’t have to ask yourself any
questions about the strength of the struc-
ture,” Miville-Dechene said.
SAVINGS IN LABOUR,
MATERIALS AND ENERGY
Surprisingly, the attention to detail and
quality that comes with a TekkHaus pur-
chase doesn’t necessarily mean substan-
tially higher construction prices on their
end. If anything, there’s an increased sav-
ings in the areas of labour, materials and
energy efficiency. The pre-engineered
components that arrive on site cut down
on framing costs and the open floor sys-
tem, which shifts plumbing, electricity and
HVAC from inside the walls to the floor,
makes it easier for the trades to do their
jobs more quickly. In conventional stick
framing, each site usually requires about
10 to 12 bins for waste, Miville-Dechene
