LICENSED SIREWALL CONTRACTORS AND EARTH MASONS

SIREWALL INTRODUCTION SIREWALL is arguably the most environmentally beneficial wall system available today. Built primarily of locally sourced ingredients, it is non-toxic, produces no waste and properly protected can last for centuries with little to no maintainence. Through our proprietary forming process rigid insulation is encapsulated – leading to some of the highest total wall R-values possible with the added benefit of thermal mass inside the building.

The benefits are significant:

Highly Durable

Completely Non-toxic

R-values above R-40

Eliminates finishes and multiple trades

Fireproof and Earthquake Resistant

Incredible Acoustic Separation

Eliminates Mold Concerns

Appropriate for any climate

Beautiful

SIREWALL can be colored for dramatic effect and to meet the aesthetic requirements of any project.

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WHAT IS A LICENSEE? TWO TYPES…SIREWALL USA trains and licenses construction companies to be the official endorsed contractor to build our walls in distinct markets within the U.S. We provide ongoing technical support to our licensees and keep them up-to-date on new innovations and details successfully used in all our projects world-wide.

Each license holder is assigned a region (there are only a few licensee’s per region) and is free to market their services exclusively as a SIREWALL contractor licensee within that region. All project inquiries we get are then referred to our licensees.

As part of our License process, people within the firm get trained and can become accredited Earth Masons. The Earth Masons are knowledgeable enough to lead construction of a SIREWALL on a given project.

WE WORK WITH YOU TO CARVE OUT A PARTICULAR REGION FOR YOUR LICENSE

FAQ PAGE

Who can become licensed? Any licensed residential or commercial contractor can become SIREWALL licensed “through SIREWALL USA” provided that the organization is bonded insured and in good standing.

What type of licenses are available?SIREWALL USA recognizes two types of license – Residential Licensee’s and Commercial Licensee’s.

What does it cost to become licensed?Contact us for current license costs. Costs vary by region and region size and consist of an annual license fee as part of a 5 year commitment.

What are the steps to becoming licensed?1. Inquire with us2. Provide proof that your business is licensed, bonded and insured and in good standing in

your community.3. Pay our license fee and sign our license agreement.4. Select 1-5 individuals to go through our Earth Mason training program. 5. Begin to promote your new service!

Where can SIREWALL be used?SIREWALL is a complete wall system that is available inslulated or non-insulated at various thicknesses and heights. It is acceptable as an exterior structural wall, interior structural walls – or simply as decorative walls inside or in the landscape.

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BENEFITS TO BECOMING LICENSEDSIREWALL buildings are quickly becoming known as some of the most beautiful and sustainable in the world – having been used on Living Building Challenge and LEED projects by top designers. You benefit significantly by becoming part of our family of exclusive Sirewall licensees.

Get referrals to projects in your region.

Get brand recognition as part of an exclusive group of Sirewall contractors.

Have a new product type to promote in your market that only you can perform.

Get technical assistance for projects including overall wall design, mix design, reinforcing, forming and color.

Purchase our proprietary mix at a discount.

Learn new techniques and details as they are developed on other projects.

“The relationship between architecture and nature rarely gets more explicit than with rammed earth construction.”

- ARCHITECTURAL RECORD, MARCH 2008

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EARTH MASON CERTIFICATION: WORKSHOPS AND ON-THE-JOBSIREWALL USA has a unique training program for licensed contractors to learn the core techniques, challenges and solutions to building engineered sandstone walls. The training program is taught by Joss Krayenhoff – an EarthMason who has built thousands of square feet of SIREWALL structures with his father – Meror Krayenhoff – founder and inventor of the SIREWALL system.

Earth Masons are required to participate in either webinar or in-person classes to understand the basic issues of building with earth – and then participate in a hands on workshop helping to build a SIREWALL for a particular project.

Earth Mason’s complete their training through real projects under SIREWALL’s tutelage and are required to stay current as new techniques and details become available.

EARTH MASON STEPS AFTER ENROLLMENTCourse Study – learn history, major issues and challenges and overview of projectsWorkshop Participation – participate in a week-long hands on workshop to build a SIREWALLApprenticeship – work alongside SIREWALL on a real project with a licensee

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3187 Point White Drive NEBainbridge Island, WA 98110 sirewall.com

T: 604.250.7123E: joss@sirewall.com