Custom Craftsman Construction Meets High-Performance Panels

Audree Grubesic published this post on Mar 19, 2024. It was updated Jan 27. The topic is a custom home project in Salida, Colorado, that combined traditional basement walk-out construction with a panelized product from B.Public Prefab on the main floor.

Project summary

Location: Salida, CO.
Home type: custom home.
Design firm: Moasic.
Construction approach: traditional applications in the basement walk-out and a panelized product on the main floor.
Goal: a legacy home with quality construction and durability against outdoor elements.

People involved

Andrew Bascue, Director of Operations at Hammerwell Incorporated.
Tyler Biecky, Project Manager at Hammerwell Incorporated.
Edie Dillman of B.Public Prefab.
Audree Grubesic, Founder of Offsite Dirt.

What was discussed

The project was part of B.Public Prefab's series, “Take Offs, Moving the Industry Forward.”
The conversation focused on high-performance panel applications.
Topics included installation, community acceptance, and client satisfaction.

Panelized homes in the area

Tyler Biecky said panelized homes are not yet the norm in Salida, but they are becoming more common. He said crane activity during installation attracts attention. He also said the speed of exterior wall construction is a notable advantage.

Building science and offsite construction

The post says that understanding air, moisture, and thermal control helps builders combine traditional craftsmanship with high-performance systems. It also says high-performance wall panels can improve speed, tighten the building envelope, and make results more predictable.

Related organizations

Hammerwell Incorporated: https://www.hammerwell.com/
B.Public Prefab: https://bpublicprefab.com/