North Carolina SIPS House

Project Metrics:

• Two Story Residence w/ Vaulted Celling & ¼ Mechanical Room Basement

• Zero Energy Ready

• 2897 SF Conditioned Space

• 3 BR / 2½  Bath

• Foundation Wall: Superior Wall System R- 10 + 14 SPF = 24

• Frame Walls: 5.5” Polyurethane SIPS R- 38.5

• Roof: 7.25” Polyurethane SIPS R- 50.75

• Windows: Alpen 925 Series: U-Factor 0.14

• Doors: Therma-Tru w/ Alpen 925 IG: U-Factor: 0.2

• Conditioned Crawlspace

• 3 Ton,  Geothermal 2 Zone Ducted HVAC w/ Integrated ERV

• HERS Index : 38

• Projected Energy Cost: Average $110 / Month

Geothermal HVAC w/ integrated ERV. Superior Wall foundation shown prior to additional insulation.

Alpen Zenith 925 Series Windows Quad Glazed IG w/ w/ insulated fiberglass frames.

Note: Windows are sitting on left over section of SIPS wall panel. The exterior skin of the SIP (facing up in the photo) shows the LP Smartside. Installed with battens on the exterior, this eliminated the need for additional siding once the panels were erected.