Sips
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A Low-Slope Roof in a Cold Climate
An energy-efficient build on a lean budget uses methods and materials unconventional for the region
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Compressed Straw Panels for Low-Carbon Building
A builder’s desire to tackle climate change results in proprietary equipment for manufacturing carbon-storing wall and roof panels
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The BS* + Beer Show: Advancements in Framing
From balloon framing to modular construction, we track the progression of building materials and methods
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Trouble on the Roof
Who is responsible for fixing a problem with ceiling condensation under a SIP roof?
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Interior Paint and a Back Porch for the Potwine Passivhaus
Make sure you like the color of the specified paint before the painters do every room in the house
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The Potwine Passivhaus Gets Insulation and Drywall
At the last minute, the walls are made thicker to make sure that the house meets the Passivhaus standard
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Attaching SIPs to Structural 2×6 Studs
The 14-inch-thick walls at the Potwine Passivhaus were built by attaching SIPs to load-bearing 2×6 walls
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Framing Begins at the Potwine Passivhaus
A discussion of wall and floor framing — and ruminations on design tricks for small homes
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A Net-Zero-Energy House for $125 a Square Foot
**By Eric Thomas** We were attracted to an empty south-facing lot, one of the last undeveloped parcels in our neighborhood. Were we naïve to think we could make our dream…
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SIP as Rim Joist
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…