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Redwood Garage, CA
Award winner
Residential | Washington | SIPs Woodworking Shop
Washington
Project Type Residential | Shop/Garage
Year Completed 2021
Project Size 1080 sq ft
SIPS Used 6" GPS Walls & 10" GPS Roof
Sustainable Features Premier SIPS
Awards 2022 BEA Runner-Up Renovations
Architect Cougar Creek Timber Frame
Contractor Cougar Creek Timber Frame
Project Overview
Mackie Shop
End Use: Woodworking Shop
Why SIPS: In my conversation with the owner discussing his new shop building, he asked what I thought about his plans from his architect. My question to him was to discover what was important to him. He commented that being warm in the winter and cool in the summer was at the top of the list. After showing him my office sample of SIPs for walls and roof along with written evidence..he was sold. He, then wanted me to draw up the new plans utilizing the SIPs with engineering to submit for a permit.
Benefits of SIPS:
- Many comments from the crew about how quickly the walls and roof went up.
- The workers liked the precision of installing the panels.
- The contractor noted that the building was erected in half the time in contrast to a stick frame.
- The contractor also stated the cost of construction was less than stick.
- The homeowner voiced a dramatic saving cost and how it took very little energy to heat.
Innovative Design Elements:
- To allow for mounting lumber rack storage to the walls, 6 x 6 lumber was placed in panels 4' on center.
- I-Joist were placed in the roof system 4' on center to carry any amount of snow load
- Insulbeam headers were installed over the garage door openings.
HVAC: Installed Mini-Split for cooling and wood stove for heating
Energy-Saving or Energy-Efficient Products Used:
- Installation of 2" foam board below slap
- LED lighting throughout
Comment:
"While visiting the owner in the shop this winter, his wife stated that if anyone had questions about the SIPs, and wanted to see them, they would be glad to show them and tell them how much they love the SIPs.
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