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Why the TstudTM? Energy Efficient I Safer I Stronger I Saves Time&Money I Qualifies for Rebates Introducing the TStudTM, a minimal$500 to$600 investment for a 2,150 sq.ft. new home. The Tstud is a thermally insulated wood vertical framing member,designed to replace traditional wall studs and top and bottom plates,both metal and wood, in all forms of construction,and will forever change frame construction. By redefining the traditional framing members, many advantages have been gained including: Cost Savings: • Energy Efficiency Improvements with short payback entitles many rebates and tax credits such as the new 45L Tax credit that provides for$2000 per dwelling in North America. Applicable for both single and multi-family housing. • A reduction of 34%of required wall framing materials&affiliated labor to frame an exterior wall,yet gaining in structural strength and rigidity. • Elimination of any Exterior Rigid Continuous Insulation,offering a savings of an est.$2100 on a 2150 sq. ft. residence. • The Tstud offers higher sound transmission ratings without the need for RC Channels.A potential savings of$ on party walls. • Improved Energy Efficiency allows for up to a 20%reduction in the size of the AC unit and the Furnace providing an estimated savings of+/-$500. • Reduces the property owner's monthly utility bills by potentially 10%to as much as 20%. • Provides a potential for the reduction in the interest rate charged by lenders for the property owners mortgage due to a reduction in the HERS rating score for a building that is built x%better than the required energy code. Question. Why don't we build houses and buildings to last 400 years like the Austrians, Norwegians, and the Swedes? Solution. The Tstud More than pays for itself with the savings and benefits it offers. Improved Performance: • With its internal built-in truss system,allows weight bearing capacity almost twice that of a traditional stud.Currently,the 8'Tstud only has a 1/16"of deflection on the x and the y axis. • The Tstud has NO bow,warp,or cup left remaining in the final product,thus reducing the culling of framing material. Not to mention it looks sexy. Changing the Environment - One TstudTM at a time.