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Navigating SIPs and a flat roof SIPs were of interest because "there's a lot of control and predictability" to them, says Dean. Wieting's father, Mel, had previously lived in (and helped build) a nearly 3000-sq.-ft. sustainable infill home for him and his wife, also designed by Christian Dean, on a hillside in the city's Linden Hills section. While the metal siding of most garages make them feel separate from a house, the cladding of these two bays matches the overall theme of the house for an integrated look. Because flat roofs don't have additional attic space, the insulation sits right at the sheathing and creates a "hot roof" that keeps the home warm and the snow cold. [Extracted from the article] |
