![]() Structurally Integrated Panels (SIPs) from Branch River Plastics are used for good house insulation and easy installation. |
![]() Volunteer advisor Andy Stern measures lumber for the SIPs connections. |
![]() Paul, Tom and Kevin slide the first wall panel into place. |
![]() Wall panels are secured to the floor with wood glue and screws. |
![]() Team members prep panels for installation. |
![]() Tom levels the walls to make sure we don't lose an inch of indoor space. |
![]() Our first SIPs installation team |
![]() Dennis tightens a corner with SIPs screws for structural stability. |
![]() SIPs panels come prefabricated and pre-cut for easy installation. |
![]() The word spread of building fun and the construction team grew. |
![]() Securing the MicroLam LVLs, laminated veneer lumber for serious load bearing capacity. |
![]() Completed and permanent walls surround the bedroom, office, utility and bathroom areas. |
![]() Team builders who made it to the end of Day 2 of wall installation. |
![]() Corey and Tom make a measurement on the south wall. |
![]() South wall of the Solar 7 home with SIPs walls installed. |
![]() Next step for the Solar 7 home is getting a roof over its head. |