Simple S.I.P. Homes - Paperback

by Art Smith (Author), Jim Stack (Editor)

SIMPLE SIP HOMES describes two major building technologies to achieve high quality, low energy, homes slated for downsizing, particularly suitable for retirement living.

KEY TOPICS:

• using Timber Trusses for roof structure (vaulted ceilings) coupled with pre-made, insulated, SIP panels for walls
• methods to using home building sub-systems ("Modules")a cross multiple floor plans
• energy efficient home construction methods (Details on using Passive Solar enhancement)
• Tips on building smaller homes with efficient space utilization
• six simple floor plans included, single floor, with detailed descriptions on each, ranging from 980s.f. to 1700 s.f.