Building a Dbl IBA (materials)

[soonermajic]

Seriously considering using Octaform or Extrutech white plastic forms for the build, instead of metal, wood & brick. Can do complete job(building only)for $125,000 vs. $375,000!!!

Has anyone done this, or know of a wash like this? Outer walls would be bright white like your inner walls & super easy to clean. Maybe in 5 yrs do a remodel & just wrap it for $5,000, but look like a brand new place. The build would also go 3x as fast.

Thoughts.. ?

 

[washnshine]

Seriously considering using Octaform or Extrutech white plastic forms for the build, instead of metal, wood & brick. Can do complete job(building only)for $125,000 vs. $375,000!!!

Has anyone done this, or know of a wash like this? Outer walls would be bright white like your inner walls & super easy to clean. Maybe in 5 yrs do a remodel & just wrap it for $5,000, but look like a brand new place. The build would also go 3x as fast.

Thoughts.. ?

I can’t say - it may be just fine- just haven’t seen it but that doesn’t mean anything. Also - instead of wrapping it in 5 years, just wrap it when you build it with your brand/look/ color scheme from the start.

 

[MC3033]

$125k with concrete? Or are you framing and mounting panels to frame?

I’ve had panels on the exterior but always with a lot of contrast (smaller buildings with windows) or non white. This was on a frame. No issues as long as install is good.

 

[soonermajic]

Walls are rhe FEP plastic forms, w/ 5" of concrete poured into them.

 

[Greg Pack]

Have you priced a modular setup from genesis?

 

[soonermajic]

Yes, modular was about $350 vs. $125!

 

[Car_Wash_Guy]

My wash was built with Nuwalls concrete forms and the outside was finished in stucco/stone. It's held up great since it was installed 13 years ago