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Friday, January 20, 2023

Auction: Group 1 Tiny House built by Building Construction Science program students at MSU

. Auction: Group 1 Tiny House built by Building Construction Science program students at MSU "...2022-Spring-Group1 Modular Home: • A team of 30 freshman students designed, drew, and then fabricated this modular tiny house. • The building comes apart in 6 different modules. • The total footprint of the building is 18’x20’ • The total height of the building is under 17’ tall. • The total heated square footage is between 300-350 square feet. • Each module is under 8’-6” wide, 20’ long, and 9’-6” tall allowing each module to fit onto a trailer and shipped without any special transportation permitting. • The foundations are made from concrete and steel. • The lower modules were framed with typical wood framing. • The upper modules were framed with c-channel and tube steel. They were welded together to create a welded rigid frame. • It is insulated with cellulose insulation in the walls and poli-iso sheets on the roof. • The exterior wall skin is a combination of flat metal panels, corrugated metal panels, wood accents, and fiber cement board. • The roofing is standing seam metal on the high portion and TPO under the deck. • Windows are insulated glass. • The interior finishes consist of sealed concrete floors, gypsum board on some walls, stained and sealed Luan panels, and ceramic tile shower. • The buyer is responsible for loading and transportation. The buildings must be removed within 30 days of the end of the sale. We will provide other documentation and assistance for disassembling and loading. For additional information please call Lee Carson at 662-312-3571. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS Note: Please inspect items prior to placing a bid. ..." Reference: www.allsurplus.com

Monday, January 16, 2023

Tesla’s U.S. price cuts mean more models are eligible for federal EV tax credit

. Tesla’s U.S. price cuts mean more models are eligible for federal EV tax credit "...Tesla’s higher-end Model 3 performance model was discounted by 14.3%, to $53,990 from $62,990 ..." Reference: www.marketwatch.com