Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

What are structural insulated panels (SIPs) and why are they important? A SIP is simply an engineered one-piece composite panel which provides structural framing, insulation, and/or exterior sheathing. While there are many types of composite panel building systems, the acronym SIPs commonly refer to panels made from a thick layer ...

208 Randall Mullins Road Framing Inspection

Friday, October 24th, 2008

  [caption id="attachment_294" align="alignnone" width="217" caption="Blow In Blanket Insulation"][/caption]   The first framing inspection at the house in Toney has failed yesterday.  After fixing a few minor items we should be able to get the house insulated.  Be looking for the pictures of the BiBs insulation, an energy efficient alternative to Bats, for ...

5 Paths To A Smarter Greener Home

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Here are 5 simple ways you can make a difference with your house in an increasingly green world.    1. ReLight Not only will you save money on your electricity bill because of a CFL's decreased energy consumption, you will also save money on cooling your house and you will reduce the frequency at ...