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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.
If an easy-to-assemble Thermocore home in extreme temperatures requires so little energy to heat
and cool, imagine how much of your budget could move from energy costs to other priorities!
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