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Habben Case Study
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Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, builder Eric Habben faces summer days up to 110 degrees and winter nights in the teens. Yet despite the extreme temperatures and skyrocketing utility costs, Eric resolved to build an oasis from energy concerns. After much research, he chose Thermocore wall and roof panels.
Comfortable Temperatures No Matter the Climate
Outside temperatures don't matter in Eric's highly insulated Thermocore home. Last year he used just 10 gallons of propane to heat the house. During the summer, “My air conditioner may kick on for 20 minutes in the late afternoon on the hottest of days,” he said.
The result: “My highest electric bill was $77 a month, but it averages $36 for most of the year.”
Not All Panels Are Created Equal
The insulating value of Thermocore's panels wasn't the only benefit Eric discovered. “Some structural insulated panels go together much better than others, and Thermocore's system is remarkable,” Eric said. “Other manufacturers ship blank panels so the builder has to cut out door and window openings onsite.”
Thermocore makes all the cuts at the factory using precision machinery that ensures an excellent fit with virtually no waste in the manufacturing process or at the jobsite. With that attention to detail, Eric erected the entire shell of his 3,200 square-foot home in less than four days.
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- Eric Habben,“Some structural insulated panels go together much better than others, and Thermocore's system is remarkable.”
Builder,
California
