SOLAR 7: Construction • Walls

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.