Green Energy Efficient Homes
SIP-Home Project - Series 3

Summary: SIP Homes can be built on a slab foundation or a traditional stem wall foundation.

Styrofoam Insulated Panel Homes are a great energy alternative.

SIP Home Building - Series 3

Begriming to set the SIP Panels into place.

This phase of construction requires the installation of special insulation calking and adhesives.

SIP Home - Styrofoam Insulated Panel Homes provide easy construction

The construction process requires careful attention to the placement of the provided channels that are installed by the SIP Panel Manufacturer. The channels become the pathway for installing the majority of the electrical circuits for the home.

The SIP Panels are tilted up into place after a bead of calking is placed along the bottom foundation plate.

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The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
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The Plug-In Outlet Tester
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The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use.

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