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Permanent Houses Offered by EMPAC International Relief, Inc.
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MPAC International Relief, Inc. has introduced low-cost prefabricated permanent homes with the newest design, structural capabilities and the highest performance ratings. These building systems are lightweight and modular in design and can be assembled by unskilled workers from one to five days depending on the type of home used. EMPAC has chosen three representative types of homes depending upon the requirements given by the respective governments of each country. Each type of house is described below.

Treated Engineered Panel Home
This simple, low-cost, panelized housing unit is designed for quick and easy assembly. It is perfect for permanent disaster relief or low income housing. It is constructed with a state of the art wall system to resist fungal decay and termites. The interior wall is constructed with steel and pressure treated wood framing materials, and an engineered roof system is constructed with colored onduline roofing. It is flexible in size and allows for many options depending upon the environment. Specialized hardware used in the structure of this unit provides exceptional wind and seismic activity. This engineered treated panel siding has a 30 year warranty.


Polystyrene Panel Homes

The patented design wall system is made from polystyrene foam panels with an R-30 rating and designed to withstand wind resistance to 240 mph and estimated 8 or 9 magnitude earthquake. The extruded foam has a 500 year projected life expectancy. PVC encapsulated concrete posts are used for exceptional strength and durability replacing outside walls. Two trained workers can assemble a wall system for a 1500 sq. ft. home in
5 - 6 hours ready for trusses and framing. This type of construction is the newest and most highly technological advancement in the housing industry worldwide.


For further information and price quotations, contact
EMPAC International Relief, Inc.
Sales division: Telephone (828) 267-2574
Email address: sales@empacshelter.com

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