Simple S.I.P. Homes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780578697000)

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.