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Custom Residence, AK
Award winner
Gg Harbor Modern Ramble
Washington
Project Type Residential | Single Family < 3000 sf
Year Completed 2021
Project Size 3200 sq ft
SIPS Used 6" EPS Walls & 8" EPS Roof
Sustainable Features Premier SIPS, Used the trees that were felled as the siding & beams. Landscape design is natural to the area. RainScreen SA air & water barrier has zero VOCs, contains no Red List Chemicals, and painted surfaces selected do not require primer to ensuring crew safety and a healthy building.
Awards 2022 BEA Runner Up Homes over 3K S/F
Architect Zane Watson
Contractor Bedrock Construction
Project Overview
Gig Harbor Modern Rambler
End Use: Residential/Single Family Home
Why SIPs: Familiar with the industry and watched the SIPs grow in popularity. Big on the energy efficiency & healthy benefits and expect to see quick return on investment based on reduced energy consumption We anticipate the energy savings will be impactful to our bottom line monthly living expenses.
Benefits of SIPs: The speed was the most important - our SIPs building envelope was complete 5 days. Overall, there were significant savings in labor, fewer trades with factory fabrication, precision panels (no bowing, or cutting)and as a result lower construction cost. Having just moved in in Dec 2021, we expected to see significant energy savings over our previous residences.
Innovative Design Elements: The house was designed for ADA compliance with a curved shower, and long term living for the soon-to-be retired homeowners. Additionally, custom made beams and siding was produced from the trees taken down from the property prior to construction.
Certifications:
- Built to Washington 5 Star Green & National Green Building Standards.
- Energy cals, significantly exceed current IEC energy code.
HERS: Was not yet received by the entry of this portfolio
Blower Door Test: Was not yet received by the entry of this portfolio
HVAC: High efficiency Natural Gas furnace and HRV system.
Energy-Saving or Energy-Efficient Products Used:
- Plygem Windows
- SIP walls and roof (some small walls with R-30 insulation).
- LED Lighting
- Gas heat
- Gas appliances
- Tankless/instant hot water
- Energy efficient appliances
Client Comments:
"Nestled in the quaint town of Gig Harbor, this private residence will withstand the rainy weather of the northwest. The owner opted to install 8,000 sq.ft. of SlopeShield Plus SA vapor permeable roofing underlayment to protect this new exclusive residence. SlopeShield Plus SA will promote long-term drying of the roofing assembly through vapor diffusion which will mitigate moisture build-up in the roofing assembly for the life of the home.
The walls are protected by 6,500 sq.ft. RainScreen SA, self-adhered air and water resistive barrier with factory installed drainage matrix to reduce the incidence of moisture related damage behind the cladding system. By creating an essential drainage plane, RainScreen SA allows moisture to move away from the structure"
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