Cherry Project

Winsted, MN

Participant information:
Energy Panel Structures
Lee Bergum
603 North Van Gordon Ave.
Graettinger, IA 51342
Phone: 712-859-3219
Email Address: lbergum@epsbuildings.com
Website: www.epsbuildings.com

Category: Single Family Homes (under 3,000 sq ft.)

High Performance: No

Project information:
Cherry Project
Winsted, MN 55395

Date Completed: September 2020

Total cost of project: $400,000

Dimensions of building: 70' x 40' shop with attached 30' x 40' - 2 story home

Built By:
Final Touch
Mark Sunblad
18790 24th Street
Mayer, MN 55360

Panels Manufactured By: Energy Panel Structures

Designed By:
Energy Panel Structures
Lee Bergum
603 North Van Gordon Ave.
Graettinger, IA 51342

Describe the end use of the building:
Private residence and work shop.

How did SIP construction help you get this job?
Ease of use. One-step system that is per-engineered, speed of construction and less labor.

SIP wall thickness and core material: 6" walls R-26

Describe the benefits of using SIPs on this project. Did SIPs help save time, labor, construction costs, or energy?
Saved labor, allowed move in to be sooner, dried in faster. Less waste on job site, First SIP project for this crew, they really enjoyed working with the system.

Blower door test results: 1.60 ACH50

Describe the HVAC system used on the project:
Radiant hot water in-floor heat/boiler. Forced LP furnace in shop.

Describe any other energy-saving materials used in the building envelope other than SIPs. List U-values of windows used and the U or R-value of any insulation materials:
Low E windows, U-value 27

Please list any energy-efficient products or design features, such as lighting, hot water heating, appliances, passive solar:
LED Lighting

Please list any sustainable materials or design features not listed above, such as recycled materials, low-VOC finishes, landscaping, etc.:
Low VOC paints

Any additional comments on the project:
Durable, quite, straight, easy to hang stuff on walls and attached mill work and drywall faster

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