| Feature |
IM Standard
Modular / Competitors |
IM Green
Modular |
Benefit |
| ADA Restrooms |
1990 and on |
All units |
Meets all current codes |
| Building Wrap |
Optional |
All units |
Eliminate drafts, resists water
infiltration and mold |
| Ceiling tile |
Fiberglass, 2x4 |
Sound deadened, mildew resistant,
fire resistant, 2x2 |
Safer, quieter, better looking,
IAQ |
| Door Hardware |
Chains |
Door closers |
Keeps the door closed |
| Doors |
Solid core, metal slab |
Solid core with view window |
Lets in natural light |
| Electrical Circuits |
15 amp circuits |
20 amp circuits |
Convenience, no more tripping
the breakers |
| Electrical Outlets |
12' on center |
8' on center |
Conveniently placed, enough
power for your technology |
| Engineered sheathing and decking |
Varies, Plywood being most common |
OSB |
OSB is manufactured from fast
growing farm trees using less wood fiber than conventional lumber |
| Environmental |
No environmental program |
Built to the highest practical environmental
standards |
The ONLY Environmentally responsible
modular |
| Frame |
Outrigger or Perimeter |
Perimeter Frame |
Solid Chassis, less floor bounce,
no posts in the center of the modular |
| HVAC |
No standard |
Fresh Air Dampener, CRV |
Indoor Air Quality enhanced
- brings in fresh, outside air |
| HVAC dB |
No noise abatement |
Noise abatement |
Air conditioning system is
3 times quieter |
| HVAC Ducting |
Endwall, Ceiling Cavity or Ducted |
Fully Ducted Supply AND Return |
Quiet, efficient, enhanced
IAQ throughout the modular, no fiberglass pulled into the conditioned
air, employee comfort |
| HVAC Energy |
$1 = 1 Unit of cooling |
$1 = 3 Units of cooling |
Save between 35% and 74% on
your PG&E bill |
| HVAC Registers |
Least expensive |
Noise Coefficient <35, directional
registers |
Control the amount of air flow
through each duct |
| Insulation |
Formaldehyde and R levels vary |
Formaldehyde-free, Highest
R-values |
Improved IAQ, Energy Savings |
Floor |
R-11 |
R-30 |
Energy savings |
Wall |
R-3, R-7, R-11, or R-13 |
R-13 |
Energy savings |
Roof |
R-19 |
R-30 |
Energy savings |
| Lights |
Fluorescent, 4 tube |
T-8 fluorescent and CFL's |
Energy efficient and improved
work lighting |
| Lumber |
Cheapest available, any moisture
content |
Sustainable Forest Products |
Green, environmentally friendly
products, reduces mold formation |
| Paint |
No standard |
Light reflective, recycled
paint |
Reflects the heat and diverts
paint from the landfill |
| Phone/data drops |
None |
Drops for your phone and data |
Convenience, dollar savings |
| Radiant Roof Barrier |
None |
R-5 |
Energy savings for you |
| Roof |
Tin and metal are most common |
Rubber, recycled content |
Keep dry, mitigate roof leaks
and metal noises |
| Walls |
Stick built, some reusable |
Reusable Demounts |
Reusable walls placed where
you need them |
| Windows |
Single or Dual |
Dual Pane |
Energy efficient, quiet |
