Originally posted by @Karen Margrave:
@Tylor B. Welcome to BP! Though I have no experience in the process, I will tell you from a builders standpoint, it would take a long time for acceptance. There's been so many products come on the market that were supposed to be superior and environmentally friendlier, yet in practice, didn't hold up. One of the more notable was Brad Pitts generous gesture in New Orleans after Katrina. New Technology failed . There was also the sheetrock from China, etc.
Builders have huge amounts of money invested in projects, as well as their reputations, we are very leary when it comes to new, unproven technology.
@Karen Margave Thank you for your comment. I may have been underestimating builders' potential bearishness toward a new technology such as this - principally since this is not only environmentally friendly but also cost saving.
In your opinion, at what point do you start to feel safe? After you've seen the success of one home, a handful, hundreds, more?
I'm also still confused about some of my original questions, which revolve around permits/codes with new construction materials and methods. I understand that I will need to have some prototype homes to test - but I don't yet understand how I might build some - legally. Or, for that matter, certifications that may need obtained.
Thanks!
