http://www.nyserda.org/Programs/IABR/kraft.asp
This projectwill be a one-level home with full basement located near Tupper Lake, NY, where Heating Degree Days approach 9,500. The builder encouraged the ready-mix contractor to use flyash in the concrete to reduce the carbon footprint. Setting the forms is fairly easy and then concrete is poured to fill the forms, which becomes the structure. The house will have a Hydronic boiler with sidearm hot water heater and an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) to provide year round ventilation via air exchange.
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| After 2 part foam is applied every 8″ along seam, caulk is applied for final exterior seal between SIP | The 12″ Nepoor EPS SIP panel is hoisted in place to join the ICF wall section. Note the 2 part foam in place ready to seal the SIP to the ridge beam |
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| BASF manufactured Neopor Expandable Polystyrene Beads are injected into the SIP panel, improving the EPS R-value. First SIP panels in US to be installed in Residential applications | The OSB material is drilled every 8″ and filled with 2 part foam sealant, assuring complete thermal seal between SIP joints |
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