Litchfield, Ohio

November 2006

This was a custom design house based on the owner's ideas. EPD supplied the floor system, walls and roof.

Above is a gable end wall, which the panels were used vertically, creating a tall wall which has better wind and sheer values than a conventional stick built wall.

To the right your can see the exposed roof beam waiting for the roof panels to be installed. The stability of the SIP roof panels allows for an open second floor plan.

Chardon, Ohio

Entry from January, 2007

This Cape House in Chardon, Ohio sure looks warm! The first few pictures in this installment show the roof panels being installed. One of the great advantages to building with SIPs is the enclosure time. As soon as the foundation is set, a SIP home can be enclosed in a day or two. Traditional stick built homes can be open to the elements for weeks at a time. SIPs are ready to go - as you see here.

Entry from July 23, 2006

This Cape house was started last week in Chardon, Ohio. The Superior Walls foundation and Trus Joist Deck - supplied by EPD - were installed before the EPD Sips arrived at the worksite.

Superior Walls foundation

Trus Joist Deck being sealed by Tony Artino

Start of first floor wall installation

Navarre, Ohio

This Timber Frame home was recently constructed in Navarre, Ohio. SIPs are a great addition to any timber frame home, as they allow for full exposure of the timbers while providing exceptional energy efficiency. Have you ever had a chilly dormer - not with SIPs - they provide consistent insulation throughout the whole structure.

Hampstead, NC

This new ranch style home is 2500 sq. ft. The panels were set in less than two days.