The Ashland Project Total Area: 1,778 Sq.Ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage The garage and bedroom extend from the front of this three bedroom home, drawing you visually into the entryway. Brick and stucco are used to further enhance these different depths. Arched openings and columns add an artistic and classical flair. This same attention to detail is seen on the inside of the home. Columns create a sense of elegance, while tray ceilings add definition and character.
Preparing the Slab Click Any Image to go to Detail Page Interior Finishing Details Day 1 Day 2 Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Exterior Finishing Details
The building slab or foundation is prepared before the panels are delivered to the job site. The Ashland model in these photos will be built on a monolithic slab. Careful site preparation is important.
Layout must be square and level. Provide a vapor barrier under the slab and use reinforcing wire mesh. Plumbing and electrical should be roughed in at this time as well.
Once the slab is finished, smooth, and level, the Ashland site preparation moves along to backfilling and site leveling. Note the brick ledge provided for the front wall. The site is now ready for the Snap-N-Lock panels to arrive.
Before the panels arrive measure and lay out the construction chalk lines. Chalk lines mark the inside of the base channel and properly align the walls. Note that anchor bolts were set in the wet concrete. Drilled holes with cement anchors can also be used.
When the panels arrive on the job site, distribute them in user friendly locations. Wall panels near their finished location on the slab or floor deck, roof panels are stacked outside away from the slab. Be sure to properly support the panels and lay them flat to keep them in good condition. Protect them from the weather.
Attach the base channel to slab following layout lines carefully. Local code on this job requires anchors every four feet. This may vary in other locations. If additional anchors are needed simply drill and install acceptable masonry anchors.
DAY 1: Construction of walls begins at a corner. Secure panels after checking for plumb and square. Continue installing panels down one wall. Walls may require temporary support depending on distance between corners.
DAY 1: Panels can be supplied pre-cut to proper length. Gable ends, window and door openings will be pre-cut as well.
DAY 1: Walls are coming together fast. Just the rear wall to be finished. Still on day one.
DAY 2: Setting the beams.
DAY 2: Main ridge beam, bearing wall and garage ridge beam are set.
DAY 2: Front bedroom ridge beam is set into a beam pocket attached to front wall.
DAY 3: Wall top cap is installed. The first roof panel goes up. It is aligned carefully and secured to the ridge beam and wall.
DAY 3: Successive roof panels are positioned, sealant applied, snapped together and secured to wall and ridge beam.
DAY 3: 7 self tapping screws with metal and neoprene washers are used every 8 to secure the roof panel to the wall. 9 long screws and washers attach roof panel to ridge beam.
DAY 3: Sealant is applied in the Snap-N-Lock sealant reservoir before the next roof panel is snapped in place.
DAY 4: Structure is ready for fascia and trim channel around windows and door openings.
DAY 4: Rear view of Ashland design showing detail of roof and framing for screened porch. Pre-cut patio door and picture window openings lead to living room.
DAY 4: Windows are installed. Welded frame vinyl windows with integral J-channel to receive siding. Glass block window in master bath.
DAY 4: Wood finish entry door. Window and door flanges are secured to wall panel around opening and sealed with adhesive- backed sealant tape.
DAY 5: Ashland shell is complete. Sealant has been applied to all inside joints to ensure weather tight performance. Home is closed in and ready for exterior finishes.
HVAC air handler for the Ashland design is located in the garage. Note finished (and insulated) garage walls. Air tight nature of structure requires air exchanger in heating/cooling system.
Garage door operator is installed on metal supports attached to inside of wall and ceiling panels.
All interior partition walls are framed using 3 5/8 steel studs. Note all plumbing is located on inside walls. Plumbing can be located on outside walls if furred out to accept pipes.
Dropped ceilings are framed for kitchen cabinets.
Dropped tray ceiling in living room. Roof opening for fireplace chimney.
Energy efficiency is increased by locating air conditioning and heating distribution ducts within conditioned (insulated) space. Soffit and lowered ceilings conceal duct work.
Prior to application of drywall, material inside of panel walls are furred out using 1 ½ hat channel. This allows space for electrical boxes and wiring. Rough-in plumbing is also underway.
Furred out exterior walls and ceiling: family room.
Sheet rock application, cabinet installation, and taping: kitchen/family room.
Kitchen cabinets installed, walls ready for paint and finishing.
Drywall taping has been completed. Master bedroom has special ceiling detail and recessed lighting. Note patio door leading to screened porch.
Interior doors are installed and trim work is underway.
Brick tabs and waterproof flashing are applied to exterior.
Membrane flashing is applied to walls at slab prior to application of brick and siding.
Bricklayers arrive on the job!
The completed brick front.
Vinyl siding is applied directly to panel with screws.
The 6 steel faced roof panels are capped with OSB, roofing felt and architectural shingles.
DAY 45: Finishing of interior and exterior of the Ashland is complete.
Front view of completed home.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Features & Benefits of Panels The ease of installation and the ability to hire entry level tradesman translate into labor savings. The panels adapt easily to a variety of floor plans and offer a wide range of design flexibility and uses including homes, in-plant offices, freestanding units, restaurants, industrial storage units, condominium carport facilities and loading zone canopies. All panels pass through several quality control check points to assure that the highest degree of factory tolerances for alignment, lamination, and finish quality are maintained.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Features & Benefits of Panels Skins of the Snap-N-Lock panel are rolled to form a unique, patented locking system that snaps together. The continuous insulated foam interface makes the design of the panel extremely energy efficient. Sealant applied on the inside of the panel protects it from ultraviolet destruction and forms a waterproof seal. Use the existing finish or apply a wide variety of building materials including shingles and vinyl siding directly to the exterior of the panel. Available 2-8 thick and up to 40 in length. Roof pitches as little as 1/4 per 1-0 can be achieved.