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USA made, soy foam insulated, steel, factory direct, no crane, DIY, kit houses |
FAQWhy are you called Kokoon Homes? When our homes are complete, the building envelope is sealed and insulated with an eco-friendly, soy based, high R value, closed cell foam insulation that effectively reduces heating and cooling bills by 50% or more. Your basically living in an Energy Efficient Cocoon! What is your core product? We manufacture and sell a steel framed, foam insulated wall panel system that assembles quickly and easily so a person with average skills and minimal tools can erect the frame of their own home themselves. Why do you use steel instead of wood? Steel is 1/3 lighter and 10 times stronger than wood. When combined with our soy based foam insulation it creates an extremely strong and durable building envelope that is fire retardant, mold and mildew resistant, energy efficient and rated for a 120 mph wind load. Is it really easy to assemble? 3 people can erect the walls of a 1000 sq ft home in about 5 hours using a ladder, screw gun, circular saw and a sawz-all. Do you need a crane to help with the assembly? No. The panels are light and portable enough for 2 people to move and set them. What comes with a DIY home building kit? Most people purchase the wall systems and roof panels only erect them on a locally purchased floor system. They'll also purchase the truss system locally due to their size and the shipping logistics. Can I purchase the floor and roofing system from you too? We do manufacture those components and include them in our complete kits. What if I don't want to assemble them myself? Kokoon Homes offers construction services for a reasonable fee. What if I DO want to assemble them myself? Kokoon Homes offers training and consultation for those who want to act as Owner/Builder and save even more money. How can I estimate the cost of a wall system package? Contact us and we'll help you! What type of foundation can the walls be placed on? Slab, crawl or basement. The wall system will accommodate any foundation type. What about installing plumbing, electric and HVAC? We consulted with subcontractors during the design process to ensure that the wall systems were prepared for easy installation of utilities to save you time and money. The high r-value soy foam leaves enough space within the metal framework to allow for easy wire installation. This allows the homeowner complete control over outlet location. How much is shipping? We ship within 300 miles of our factory for free and charge going rate per mile thereafter. Do you ship internationally? Yes. We have designed our wall systems to be container shippable. Why are your homes eco-friendly? We use recycled American steel (the average home uses 7 recycled autos) and regional grown soy based spray foam insulation. Our manufacturing facility is energy efficient, uses recycled rainwater and has minimal material waste, which is recycled. We also use locally produced steel and windows to reduce the carbon footprint of the delivery portion of the manufacturing process. Our homes are designed to save you up to 50% off your power bill. What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). For more information, visit http://www.usgbc.org. Are the homes LEED rated? Our homes currently meet the GOLD standard rating as established by the National Home Builders Association. Owner site management and correct implementation can raise rating to the Platinum standard. Do you offer Off-Grid Options? Yes. We can outfit your home with solar power and water heating, compost toiletry and rainwater collection system. Can I become a dealer for Kokoon Homes? Yes. We have 2 levels of Representatives. The first level is Authorized Representative. For Kit purchasers you will be able to make commission on all sales that you refer to us. The leads are tracked and you will receive credit for your referral. A website link is at your discretion. We are currently suspending dealer fees! This is for a limited time, and only until we meet our current expansion goals. Area Protected, no dealers within 200 miles or 30,000 population. The second level is Assembler/Dealer. You receive a 16 x 24, fully self-contained Kokoon Home, marketing materials, website link and exclusive sales leads for your area. Investment of buildings range from $10,000 – $35,000 depending on area requirements. Our location director will help with site placement. Most commercial locations can be leased at a tremendous discount using our formula for a successful launch. Persons who see the potential will be in a tremendous position when the next wave of residential and "green" building begins. |