Frequently Asked Questions
What are structural insulated panels?
See Picture and text in right column for best understanding.
Why choose Energy Smart Homes, LLC?
Energy Smart Homes has a signficant knowledge and several years experience in residential construction. Particularly we have dedicated the past several years toward building with Structural Insulated Panels. This effort gives Energy Smart Homes a signficant knowledge base that very few have in Central Kentucky.
Where do I start?
1. Contact Energy Smart Homes and let us talk to you about how we can help with your new construction plan.
2. Provide Energy Smart Homes with a copy of your plans or allow us to work with you to develop your custom plans.
3. Once your plans have been finalized we will provide a SIPs estimate and help you determine what is the best solution for completing your home or business.
* Turnkey; Energy Smart Homes builds from start to finish
* Sub-contract; you contract your own project we provide panels
4. Sign-off on panels plans and proceed with manufacturing.
5. Panels delivered and ready to install once foundation and subfloor is in place.
6. SIPs installation (outer shell) complete in 5-7 days, time may vary based on complexity of dwelling and weather.
How are Structural Insulated Panel homes constructed?
The best way to get a great understanding of how SIPs are used
in construction process go to www.youtube.com and type in FischerSips
in the search field to watch their videos (part 1 and part 2) or click
the links below.
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7LDNoQbFRo