The IGBS Modular Frame Building System ("MFBS") meets or exceeds all wind, seismic, snow and drift forces.
Has UL (Underwriters Laboratories) fire, life and safety ratings for 1, 2, 3 and 4 hour walls.
Has a superior sound rating (STC) using a single 6" wall - STC 58, 59, 63, & 66.
Can be used for entry level / single family housing.
Can be used for mid-rise buildings.
IGBS Walls are easy & fast to install, primarily as a bolt together system.
IGBS Integrated Brace Shear Panels do not require plywood, OSB or shear board for shear or diaphram.
IGBS Gravity Load Bearing Panels do not require bridging, blocking, or hold-downs to transfer loads.
IGBS Wall Panels come in 4 types: Shear, Bearing, Window & Door Panels.
IGBS Wall Panels are typically 6" in depth, and can vary in width & height based upon Architectural Design.
IGBS typical panels weights range from 150 lbs for single levels, and up to 350 lbs for mid-rise buildings. The walls are grouped in bundles of 8 or 9 assemblies for shipping that weighs 1,000 to 3,000 lbs.
Easy to integrate other components for finish, such as:
Floor joist or metal decking with concrete
Trusses, any style
Exterior finish, such as: brick, stucco, metal, wood or specialty finishes
Any type of foundations: slab-on-grade, conventional stem wall foundation, post tension (PT) deck, poured in place or pilings
Interior finishes are straight and true
Cost effective, saves time, eliminates waste, green building practice, recyclable, renewable, and reusable
Licensed fabricators adhere to stringent UL Certification, quality control standards and material traceability, while creating jobs and economic benefits in their communities.