Some Company FAQ'S
1. Do you have manufacturing plants and when will factories be ready in my area?
A. Las Vegas is our pilot plant and is changing from the Research and Development facility into being the first Micro Factory. We are currently producing products here. We are negotiating Micro factories and Full size factories in several locations at present. Keep checking our website where we will post the latest news.
2. What are the requirements to be a joint venture manufacturer and partner?
A. Structures are seeking qualified companies, Groups or individuals who are financially capable of assisting with funding each factory location. We have developed two ranges of factories: Micro and Mini factories have one machinery package and Full size to Mega Factories have specific machinery packages to be purchased in the joint venture. Contact Structures President Andrew Dennis for further information and terms.
3. Do you have all code approvals yet nationwide?
A. Not yet, however we are currently underway with numerous approvals through ICC/ES (ex ICBO) and ASTM testing.
4. Can I get samples?
A. Samples of all product lines are available to be seen at the Las Vegas facility, call for an appointment and tour.
5. Does GigaCrete or Stuccomax use any Portland cement?
A. NO.
6. Can I put Stuccomax over my existing stucco?
A. Yes. Follow conventional codes and practices.
7. Is Stuccomax mixed and applied with conventional tools and equipment like stucco sprayers or hand trowels.
A. Yes, everything is the same.
8. Can Stuccomax be used for other things other than stucco?
A. Yes, Stuccomax can be used as a rock hard coating over drywall, brick, block, concrete, wood, polystyrene or polyurethane foam, mesh over foam, mesh over paper, expanded metal mesh over metal buildings, and directly over GigaCrete. Stuccomax ?MegaPatch? road and runway patch can also be used as a concrete repair and patching mix. It dries quickly and will be over 8,000 psi when fully cured. Stuccomax ?MegaProtector? is a fine finish interior plaster that will coat drywall or plaster with an extremely hard coating designed to resist damage caused by abusive tenants. It is also fire resistant, kick and gouge resistant and virtually impossible to knock nails into. It can be used on floors, walls and ceilings.
9. What textures does Stuccomax come in?
A. Stuccomax comes in fine plaster finish for interior and exterior applications and sand texture which will give numerous textures from smooth to Spanish lace when applied correctly.
10. Does Stuccomax come in colors?
A. Yes, we are developing a standard range integral to the mix or you can add oxides common to the industry. Stuccomax is a light natural cement color prior to adding pigments.
11. Can GigaCrete be used for other things like roads, side walks, bridges and foundations?
A. NO, GigaCrete could be, but this is not in the companies immediate plans. However Stuccomax ?MegaPatch? road and runway patch can also be used as concrete repair and patching mix. It dries quickly and will be over 8,000 psi when fully cured.
12. Can only specialized people use your products?
A. No, Stuccomax can be applied by anyone with suitable skills. However, the best results should be expected from professionals or trained installers. Structures in-house expert and Master Plasterer, Mark Price will be scheduling training classes at the Las Vegas facility. E-mail info@structuresusa.com for information. GigaCrete panels can be installed easily by unskilled labor with a Structures trained supervisor.
13. Can I get more info like brochures on the products?
A. Yes, electronically. Structures will e-mail files to be downloaded and printed as needed; we rarely utilize the slow postal service and we are an environmental company choosing to avoid the cutting of trees and unnecessary use of paper
14. Does this put concrete workers out of jobs?
A. No, in fact just the opposite! Structures factories are capable of creating up to 27 homes per shift/day. Each of which need roads, driveways and concrete foundations. Many times more than can be built in the same timeframe using wood, steel or masonry construction. Concrete Companies are ideal partners.
15. Does this create jobs?
A. Absolutely yes, many times more than conventional construction. If we can produce as many as 27 homes per factory per shift/day, as opposed to maybe one house per week done conventionally; this means just as many tradespersons such as site workers, panel installers, plasterers, drywallers, roofers, painters, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, cabinetmakers, fixture manufacturers and installers, carpet layers and manufacturers, tile layers, landscapers, drivers, and the list goes on, are needed to complete the homes. Thousands more jobs are created. Structures are planning on locating Micro factories in nearly every major city and Full size factories in high growth and Hurricane prone regions.
