If I build a house that consists of multiple MAS™ structures connected to each other, do I have to pay a ADELS Fee for each structure?

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YES,

The ADELS Fee is charged per structure.  In the case of multiple MAS™ structures connected to each other, MAS™ will have to provide engineering for each individual structure as well as the connection detail.  For example, if you build a MAS-1300™ with a MAS-570™ attached to one corner (to be used for additional bedrooms) you will have to pay for two ADELS Fees.

The same would be true if you build a MAS-1300™ with a MAS-570™ attached to one corner as a garage, you will have ...

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Are there different Type G forms for the MAS-570™ and MAS-1300™ for making a garage?

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NO

Prior to March 1, 2012 there use to be two form sets for the Type G models.  One for the MAS-570™ and one for the MAS-1300™.  However, MAS™ redesigned these form sets into a single form set that can be used on both the MAS-570™ and the MAS-1300™ thereby eliminating the need to purchase two different form sets.  This redesign was a part of an entire form redesign using the new MAS™ arch form supports that are also used on ...

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Can a MAS™ home be built faster than 5 to 7 days if we use more than the 4 workers your schedule shows?

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First of all, it is the shell that is built in 5 days not a completed ready to move in home as shown in the schedule you reference.  Generally, contractors like between a few days to a week to finish a simple interior with bathrooms, bedrooms and a kitchen.  Although a MAS™ structure can be built and ready to move into in a week, MAS™ recommends that your schedule allows for a full 2 weeks from start to occupancy.  Note : The ...

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I am a contractor and I have been asked to build MAS™ structures for a local project. Where do I start?

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As a contractor you are familiar with building.  What you need to learn is how to fit the MAS™ system into your existing method of construction.  To start with you will need to understand how to bid the project.  This will include determining the quantity and cost of forms and the labor time and skills required.  MAS™ provides calculators to help a contractor prepare bids.  Many contractors   use these calculators initially to understand the feasibility of using the MAS™ system ...

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How are multiple MAS™ structures connected? Can this be done as a retrofit (remodel)?

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When attaching MAS™ structures to one another in a retro-fit scenario the door way is made by extending the 4 foot window opening to the slab.  When attaching MAS structures to one another DURING construction there may be other options.  Such options must be engineered and may include eliminating the majority of this single corner connecting wall in both units such that the connection is “seamless”.  Such engineering is provided by MAS™ at no additional cost as part of the Continue Reading →

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Do you have fire rating information available for the MAS™ system?

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Concrete is inherently fire proof.  Because the concrete does not encapsulate flammable material in the MAS™ exterior structural shell system there is no de-rating of the concrete required.  The interior walls can also be built from concrete making the entire finished structure highly resistant to fire, and inherently survivable should an interior contents fire erupt.  I.e. the MAS™ concrete structure does not provide ANY fuel to facilitate the spreading of a interior content fire.  The entire MAS™ structure is NON-COMBUSTIBLE.

It ...

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Do you have structural testing data available?

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NO

MAS™ has done NO structural testing in the form of “stress to failure” type tests.  Our engineers have designed the MAS system using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based upon standard and accepted engineering principals, processes and materials.

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What is the “basic” plumbing that is provided in the MAS™ structure?

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Basic plumbing is provided either through a Plumbing Trough, that allows for plumbing to be brought in later, or basic “Stub Ups” for sewer, etc.  (or both).

Plumbing Trough: A 12″ wide plumbing trough is put about 2 inches under the top of the slab.  This allows room for a gray water sewer, black water sewer and fresh water to be “fished” in at any time.  Then it is run through the interior partitions as in standard ...

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What is the weight of each panel section as well as a total package weight?

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 This is NOT a modular system.  All construction material is purchased locally giving you 100% local content.  MAS does provide (at cost) the forming systems.

Once constructed the MAS-1300™ weighs approximately 350,000 pounds thus making it unmovable!

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What is included when you say “basic electrical” comes with every MAS™ system?

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The MAS™ system uses a conduit system that is embedded in the foundation.  The MAS-1300™ has a total of 5 duplex boxes per side, of which 2 of these home run to the electrical panel area.  Thus you end up with 20 duplex boxes, and 8 home runs.  This allows great flexibility for line voltage or low voltage applications.  The final interior wiring connects to such boxes.  If spray foam is going to be used, then Romex can be be “hot glued” to ...

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