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