Frequently Asked Questions

Customers consistently highlight the time savings on the jobsite, the precision of the components, the sequential bundling system that eliminates installation guesswork, and the responsive support from the CAC team throughout the project.

Visit the Customers page on cacwallpanels.com to see feedback and experiences from builders and contractors who have partnered with CAC Wall Panels on residential and commercial projects.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels values long-term relationships and works to provide consistent service, reliable timelines, and responsive communication to all of their builder and contractor partners.

CAC Wall Panels welcomes the opportunity to connect with customers and prospective partners. Contact the team directly to discuss a facility visit to either the Harlan or Butler location.

From initial design consultation through manufacturing and delivery, CAC Wall Panels provides ongoing technical support to ensure components meet specifications and installation goes smoothly.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels regularly serves customers within a 250-mile radius of their Indiana facilities, and can accommodate projects up to 1,000 miles away for larger, more complex builds.

You'll typically need to share your project plans or engineered drawings so the CAC Wall Panels design team can assess your requirements and provide an accurate quote.

New customers can reach out by calling 260-657-3001, emailing info@cacwallpanels.com, or submitting an inquiry through cacwallpanels.com. The team will walk you through the design and ordering process.

Absolutely. CAC Wall Panels provides comprehensive technical support from the design phase through installation, making it straightforward for builders new to prefabricated systems to get started.

CAC Wall Panels serves general contractors, residential and commercial builders, developers, framers, and construction companies of all sizes across the Midwest and beyond.

Check back regularly on the Videos page at cacwallpanels.com, or follow CAC Wall Panels on social media to be notified when new video content is published.

Videos vary in length depending on the topic, ranging from short product highlights to more in-depth facility tours and project walkthroughs.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels features footage from completed residential and commercial projects to demonstrate the scale, quality, and real-world application of their prefabricated components.

Yes. Video content spans all of CAC Wall Panels' product lines, including roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and prefabricated stairway systems.

Absolutely. The videos are designed to be informative and easy to share, making them a useful resource for educating teams, presenting to clients, or supporting a case for prefabricated construction.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels produces educational video content that illustrates the real-world time savings, waste reduction, and labor efficiency advantages of component framing over traditional stick-built construction.

Yes. Behind-the-scenes facility videos highlight the precision manufacturing, jigging technology, quality inspection processes, and sequential bundling systems used at CAC's Harlan and Butler locations.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels' video content includes footage of real construction projects demonstrating how prefabricated wall panels, trusses, and stairways are installed efficiently by crews in the field.

Videos are available on the Videos page of cacwallpanels.com and may also be found on CAC Wall Panels' social media channels.

CAC Wall Panels produces videos showcasing their manufacturing processes, product capabilities, jobsite installations, and the benefits of prefabricated component construction.

CAC Wall Panels welcomes feedback from builders and industry professionals. Reach out at info@cacwallpanels.com with topic ideas or questions you'd like to see addressed.

You can visit the blog section of cacwallpanels.com regularly, or reach out to the CAC Wall Panels team directly to stay connected on new content and company news.

Yes. Several articles address how component framing creates up to 30 times less jobsite waste and uses approximately 25% less lumber than traditional stick framing.

Absolutely. Blog articles are designed to be practical and shareable, making it easy to educate your team or clients on the advantages of prefabricated building components.

Yes. The blog includes product-specific content covering the features, benefits, and applications of roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and stairway systems.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels references third-party research, including data from the SBCA, to support claims about the efficiency and sustainability advantages of component-framed construction.

Yes. The blog goes in depth on topics like the SBCA-backed comparison between stick framing and component framing, covering jobsite hours, waste reduction, and lumber efficiency.

New articles are published regularly to keep readers informed on best practices, product updates, and developments in the prefabricated construction industry.

The blog is written primarily for construction professionals — general contractors, framers, developers, and project managers — who want to build smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

The blog covers topics relevant to builders, contractors, and developers, including prefabricated construction methods, the benefits of component framing, product spotlights, industry trends, and practical tips for working with trusses, wall panels, and stairway systems.

You can reach the team at 260-657-3001, by email at info@cacwallpanels.com, or by visiting cacwallpanels.com. Both Indiana locations also welcome inquiries directly.

The company has built on its traditional construction expertise while fully embracing modern prefabrication, engineered wood systems, and advanced design software — creating lasting value for customers without sacrificing the personal touch of a family business.

CAC Wall Panels partners with industry-leading brands including Eagle Metal, Simpson Strong-Tie, EasyFrame, SL Laser, and MiTek to deliver the best possible products.

CAC Wall Panels is guided by family ownership values, quality craftsmanship, precision engineering, and a commitment to innovation — principles that have defined the company for 25 years.

The standard service area covers a 250-mile radius from the Indiana facilities, reaching across the Midwest and into parts of the Eastern U.S. For larger or more complex projects, CAC can accommodate delivery up to 1,000 miles.

CAC Wall Panels is an SBCA member. All roof and floor truss components are inspected and approved by the SBCA compliance department, ensuring products meet or exceed building code standards.

The company operates two facilities: 14329 Rupert Road in Harlan, IN 46743, and 2724 County Road 75 in Butler, IN 46721, both in Northeast Indiana.

The company began with its roots in wall panels and has grown into a full-service provider of engineered wall panels, floor trusses, roof trusses, and prefabricated stairway systems.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels is a third-generation family business with deep roots in Northeast Indiana and a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship and community values.

CAC Wall Panels was founded in 2000 by Paul Eicher. The company is now in its 25th year of operation.

CAC Wall Panels uses MiTek integrated software to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in the design and engineering of all stairway systems.

The sawtooth stairway is CAC Wall Panels' signature specialty design. Its unique segmented configuration makes it ideal for projects with challenging architectural constraints or limited space.

Every stairway system is 100% inspected at the facility prior to shipment, ensuring installation speed and structural confidence on arrival.

Yes. All stairway systems are fully engineer-graded and inspected prior to delivery to ensure code compliance and structural safety.

Stairways are delivered roughed-in, ready for your specific finish applications, giving builders and contractors full flexibility over the final aesthetic.

Yes. Every stairway is 100% custom-engineered to your exact project specifications, including unit rise, unit run, total rise, and total run dimensions.

Yes. All stairway systems are fully pre-manufactured at the facility and arrive ready for immediate installation, significantly cutting on-site labor and keeping construction timelines on track.

CAC Wall Panels uses an adhesive that provides 8 times more coverage than traditional adhesives, with polyurethane bonding strength that holds up in extreme temperatures and is engineered to last for decades.

Stairways are built with premium Southern Yellow Pine and LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) for superior structural integrity and long-term durability.

CAC Wall Panels offers two primary stairway systems: straight run stairways for single-flight designs up to 20 feet, and their signature sawtooth stairway systems, which feature a unique segmented configuration optimized for challenging or constrained spaces.

Because panels arrive pre-built and sequentially bundled, your crew can begin installation immediately without on-site measuring, cutting, or assembly — drastically reducing labor hours and keeping the project on schedule.

CAC Wall Panels uses EasyFrame precision cutting technology to ensure the highest quality cuts, combined with advanced jigging tables to maintain dimensional consistency across every panel.

Yes. Wall panels are fully custom-engineered to your plans, including any required openings for windows, doors, and other architectural features.

Because panels are precision-cut and assembled in a controlled factory environment, there is significantly less material waste compared to traditional stick framing on the jobsite.

All wall panels are manufactured using proprietary jigging technology for exceptional dimensional consistency and are 100% quality inspected before delivery. CAC Wall Panels also holds SBCA compliance on their manufacturing processes.

Yes. Every wall panel order is made to order and engineered to fit your specific project plans and structural requirements.

CAC Wall Panels bundles and stacks all wall panels in precise assembly sequence before delivery. This means your crew receives panels in the exact order they need to be installed, eliminating jobsite confusion and speeding up the build.

Wall panels are typically delivered within 3–5 weeks of design approval.

Wall panels are crafted from engineer-specified premium-grade lumber including Spruce Pine Fir, Hem Fir, and Southern Yellow Pine, selected for structural integrity.

CAC Wall Panels manufactures wall panels ranging from 4 feet to 30 feet in height, all produced to a precise 12-foot width.

CAC Wall Panels engineers custom bearing points for each truss to align precisely with your project's supporting walls and beams, eliminating guesswork on the jobsite.

Floor trusses offer longer spans, open web design for MEP routing, custom bearing points, resource efficiency, and pre-manufactured precision — all of which reduce on-site labor and improve build quality.

Yes. All floor truss components are inspected and approved by the SBCA compliance department and meet or exceed building code requirements.

Floor trusses are made with quality Southern Yellow Pine or Spruce Pine lumber, joined with galvanized steel metal connector plates to resist corrosion.

Yes. Custom HVAC chase options are available within the open web design, making it easy to route mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems through the floor system.

Floor trusses are available in variable depths ranging from 12 to 28 inches, allowing for flexibility based on span requirements and load conditions.

No. CAC Wall Panels' floor trusses are non-trimmable custom solutions, meaning they are precisely engineered and manufactured to exact dimensions for your project.

Floor trusses can be manufactured up to 60 feet in length, offering exceptional flexibility for long-span applications.

CAC Wall Panels offers both top chord bearing trusses, which transfer load through the top chord and are commonly used with load-bearing walls, and bottom chord bearing trusses, which are ideal for certain foundation types.

Floor trusses are engineered structural components designed to support floor systems. Compared to traditional solid lumber joists, they offer superior span capabilities, open web designs for MEP installations, and are 100% customized to your project's engineering requirements.

Absolutely. CAC Wall Panels works directly from your plans and engineering specifications. As they say — you design it, they will build it.

CAC Wall Panels uses SL Laser technology for state-of-the-art accuracy and speed in production, combined with specialized jigging and production tables to ensure consistency.

Yes. Engineered roof trusses can span greater distances than dimensional lumber of equivalent depth, while also using less total lumber without sacrificing structural strength.

Because trusses are pre-manufactured at the facility, they arrive ready for fast installation, significantly reducing the time a crew spends on-site framing the roof structure.

Yes. The open truss design creates mechanical chases that allow for seamless integration of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing installations.

Yes. All roof and floor truss components are inspected and approved by the SBCA compliance department, meeting or exceeding building code requirements.

CAC Wall Panels uses high-quality Southern Yellow Pine or Spruce Pine for roof truss manufacturing.

The typical timeline is approximately 5 weeks total: 2 weeks for design, 2–3 weeks for production, and 1 week for delivery.

Yes. Every roof truss is 100% custom made to order based on your specific engineered project requirements and loading conditions.

CAC Wall Panels offers a wide variety of roof truss designs including standard, clerestory, mono, scissors, gambrel, double cantilever, multi-piece/piggyback, dual pitch, bowstring, and hundreds more custom configurations.

Yes. Because components are pre-manufactured in a controlled facility environment, on-site installation is significantly faster than stick framing, helping builders stay on schedule.

Wall panels typically deliver within 3–5 weeks of design approval. Roof trusses generally run about 5 weeks total, including design (2 weeks), production (2–3 weeks), and delivery (1 week).

All components are engineered using advanced design software and manufactured with precision jigging technology, ensuring dimensional consistency before anything leaves the facility.

Every project receives 100% custom-engineered components. No two projects are identical — each order is made to order based on specific engineered specifications.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels works closely with general contractors, builders, and developers to ensure components are engineered, manufactured, and delivered to meet project timelines.

Yes. With two production facilities in Harlan and Butler, Indiana, CAC Wall Panels has the capacity to manage multiple projects of varying sizes at the same time.

Standard delivery covers a 250-mile radius, but for larger, more complex projects, CAC Wall Panels can accommodate delivery up to 1,000 miles from Northeast Indiana.

Yes. The Projects page showcases completed work across a variety of construction types and scales.

Yes. CAC Wall Panels has extensive experience with large multi-story and multi-unit commercial builds requiring complex truss and panel systems.

CAC Wall Panels has completed a wide range of residential and commercial projects, supplying roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and stairways to builders across the Midwest and beyond.

CAC Wall Panels utilizes industry-leading design software, including Eagle Metal and EasyFrame, to bring project plans to life with accuracy and efficiency.

Yes. The team provides comprehensive technical guidance from the initial design phase all the way through installation.

CAC Wall Panels supports residential and commercial construction of all sizes, from single-family homes to large multi-unit and commercial builds.

You can reach the team by phone at 260-657-3001, by email at info@cacwallpanels.com, or through the website at cacwallpanels.com.

Yes. All products are manufactured at their two Indiana production facilities.

CAC Wall Panels serves anywhere in the country from its Harlan and Butler, Indiana facilities, covering much of the Midwest and parts of the Eastern and Western U.S.

CAC Wall Panels combines precision engineering with family ownership values, SBCA-compliant manufacturing, proprietary jigging technology, and a unique sequential bundling system that delivers panels ready for installation in the correct assembly order.

CAC Wall Panels was founded in 2000 by Paul Eicher and is now celebrating 25 years in operation. It is a third-generation family business.

CAC Wall Panels operates two production facilities in Northeast Indiana — one at 14329 Rupert Road in Harlan, IN 46743, and another at 2724 County Road 75 in Butler, IN 46721.

CAC Wall Panels manufactures prefabricated roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and stairway systems for residential and commercial construction projects.