The MAS-570™ is 24 feet x 24 feet (7.3 meters x 7.3 meters). The height in the center (at the peak of the arches) is 12 feet (3.65 meters). The floor area is 570 sq. feet (53.5 sq. meters)
The MAS-1300™ is 36 feet x 36 feet (11 meters x 11 meters). The height in the center (at the peak of the arches) is 18 feet (5.5 meters). The floor area is 1,300 sq. feet (120.5 sq. meters)
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The discovery model floor was finished with an acid etch color finish. This process takes just a few hours and requires no skill. The material costs are minimal. The acid / color is spread with a broom and then hosed off. Because the floor is freshly pored concrete, there is no need for time consuming preparation. Simply sweep or blow the floor clean before starting the process. A sealant coat (optional) was applied at the completion of the interior construction.
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No. The interior windows must go in the envelope specified by the MAS™ engineers. The MAS™ engineers allow for a great variety of window locations all on the corner areas and NONE in the arch areas. Although there are dormers in the arch support, no other penetrations, except those for venting, are allowed by the MAS-™ engineers in the arch sections.
Multiple windows can easily be accommodated on each side of every corner. This allows for 8 window locations which can accommodate several windows ...
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NO. The MAS™ system does NOT contain any interior walls. The MAS-570™ has a clear span of 24 feet and the MAS-1300™ has a clear span of 36 feet. Therefore, the interior walls can be positioned in any conceivable manner and removed or relocated without regard to structural integrity.
Continue Reading →NO. However, the MAS-570™ and the MAS-1300™ can be connected at the corners to provide for an unlimited amount of square footage and floor plan configuration. The two models provided by MAS™ mathematically represent the most efficient two sizes that can be produced. Therefore, if MAS™ were to create more sizes it would cost more and provide less thus making such sizes undesirable compared to the low cost and highly efficient MAS-570™ and MAS-1300™.
Continue Reading →You can add a partial loft (not complete), however it will not double the square footage. Due to the sloping side of the arches that make up the structure on the MAS-1300™ it is not possible to use all the floor space of a 2nd floor deck system. A 2nd floor deck system that covers approximately 1/3 the foot print of the MAS-1300™ structure will only give a usable area of approximately 200 to 250 square feet.
You can NOT add a deck ...
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Although the structure cost will be significantly less than ANY other form of construction, that is a difficult question to answer as MAS™ does NOT actually build structures.
If you want to know what a turn-key system, fully finished with rooms, appliances etc. will cost it is necessary to speak with a contractor. Although MAS™ works with a great number of 3rd party vendors that can supply interior packages, etc. MAS™ is not involved with the pricing of these options.
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Continue Reading →MAS™ does NOT build MAS™ systems. MAS™ certifies persons/companies and provides a per system License for each MAS™ structure built. If you want a single MAS™ structure you have two choices:
(1) Contract with a Contractor that already has the capability/experience of building MAS™ systems, and can easily give you a quote. A list of such companies (dealers) can be found at: http://www.modernarchstructures.com/community/dealers
(2) Find a local contractor of your choice and have them get trained by MAS™ or an independent field trainer.
Note: Many persons desiring just ...
Continue Reading →No, however all the openings for such doors and windows are formed as part of the construction of the MAS™ system. There are no “bucks”, channels, stops, etc. required. Once the MAS™ system shell is complete it is a simple matter to install windows and doors in the formed opening. In addition, there is no increased cost to have one or more windows as the MAS™ patented forming system allows for great flexibility in such placement within the areas so designated by MAS™ engineering.
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The MAS™ consists of the exterior shell only. However, MAS™ has worked with numerous 3rd party vendors to provide interior options. The MAS™ system can use any standard interior configuration used typical construction. However, the MAS™ interior is often constructed of concrete partitions to allow a virtually damage proof configuration. MAS™ provides many interior floor plans to help guide those incorporating the MAS™ system into their projects.
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