04/01/2025
✨SIPA Award✨
Congratulations to Whitsel Contracting on their 2025 Award for Single Family Homes over 3,000 sq. ft.
Key Features:
Superior Insulation: 6-inch thick SIPs with an R-value of 26 provide exceptional thermal performance, leading to significantly reduced heating and cooling costs.
Rapid Construction: SIPs construction accelerated the building process, allowing the homeowners to enjoy their new residence sooner.
Exceptional Air Tightness: A blower door test revealed an impressive ACH50 of 0.86, minimizing air infiltration and maximizing energy efficiency.
Sustainable Systems: A geothermal heat pump provides efficient heating and cooling, while solar panels (to be installed in 2025) will further enhance energy independence.
High-Performance Features: Pella windows with low U-values and SHGC, R-21 foundation walls, and an R-60 ceiling contribute to the home's exceptional energy performance.
Check out more at the link below:
https://www.sips.org/solar-ready-sip-house-hastings-ne