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Dear Joe,
Ref. your telephone call on 8-11-04 asking for a short paragraph
on what we think of our stressed-skin-panel home. I subtracted the
$8.95/month boiler protection plan from the monthly bills, as that
is an add-on not connected with the heating cost.
Our 3600 sq.ft. stressed skin structural panel home was built in
1994. A small, natural gas hot water boiler heats the home and domestic
hot water. There are no drafts or cold spots anywhere in the house
or basement. The high R-value also keeps the interior cool in hot
weather. Outside noise is greatly reduced. Our heating bills are
always low. For example, the natural gas bill for January 2004 was
$103.40 and the July 2004 gas bill was $29.05 (all for domestic
hot water). That means the monthly heating cost for January 2004
was $74.35. We strongly recommend this type of construction based
on our ten years of year around comfort and money saving experience.
Frank & Rosemary Andersen
Montague, MI 49431
CES
We have owned 10 different homes, all in states with similar weather
conditions as Michigan. States like New York, northern Ohio, northern
Illinois and Wisconsin. We built our retirement home here in Michigan
using "SIPs Panels" on all levels of the home.
Like most people who have not lived in an all
"SIPs Panel" home, we questioned using panels on the lower
walk out level. Our experience has been just what we were advised
that it would be, the most comfortable lower level that we have
ever owned.
We are extremely pleased with our "SIPs
Panel" home. It is the most comfortable, efficient home that
we have owned and since it is our retirement home, that is important
to us.
John and Geri Johansen
Gowen, Michigan
CES
After having lived in my house for over 8 years, I have had no regrets
on my choice for the wall structure and insulation. If I ever plan
to build again, I would not hesitate to use the same construction
or to have CES build it.
Roger Haag
Muskegon, MI.
Built in 1995
To CES
CES built my SIP home in 1991. It has a 6 ½" stress
skin foundation, 6 ½" SIP walls and a 10" SIP roof
system. My home has about 3200 Sq. Ft. and is heated with natural
gas. My winter heat bill runs between $250 and $300 per year. CES
has also designed and built two office buildings and a cottage for
me using SIP's. It is the only way to build.
Scott Crumbaugh
Ithaca, MI.
To CES
This is just a note telling you how very satisfied we are with our
home. It is made very economical. We have been living in it for
nine years. In that time period we have make at least four or five
mortgage payments just from the propane we saved. We had some hesitation
about building this type of construction but nine years later I
wouldn't do it any other way. I recommend this type of construction
to anyone who would like to save substantial money on utilities.
Bill and Lou McDonald
Gowen, MI.
McDonald's home has 6 ½"
foundation and upper walls, and 8 ¼" SIP roof.
To CES:
Joe Ellsworth and Don Hogle helped me build my house about 5 years
ago. They worked with me and I did some of the work myself. They
were always available and willing to help. I have propane and it
now runs about $900.00 per year for heating, cooking and hot water.
I am happy with my house and with CES.
Russ Harmelink
Gowen, Michigan
"My husband, Jeff and I built our home
using Insulspan SIP Panels. I just wanted to let you know how easily
we were able to assemble your product, and we have bragged about
your product to many people. We were able to put the lower walls
up in a day, and the roof took about 3 days. "Thank
you again for a great product"
-Linda Moser
"All the panels went together very well.
Thanks to Insulspan for all the help and a fine home!"
-Don and Linda Bitnar
"I'm very pleased with the Insulspan panels.
This is a great product and I'm glad I found out about them. Thanks
again for your help."
-David Wisdom
"We are very happy with Insulspan, and
we are confident that our home is top quality because of all the
excellent care you gave at every point. You have a very happy customer
here!"
-David and Susan Hart
"Your service was excellent and timely.
I am very satisfied with Insulspan's materials and desire to help
toward making this project successful."
-Roy Watson
"Insulspan is extremely energy efficient
and also easy to put together." 
-Sharon S., homeowner
"... I look forward to working with Insulspan
again."
-Ron C., builder
"I couldn't believe how easily and quickly
the panels came together, especially the roof panels."
-Steve C. Cross Development
"The aesthetics of the cabins, combined
with the energy performance, drove me away from conventional construction
to Insulspan panels. As an owner, when you're paying the energy
bills, efficiency matters."
-Joe G., Legacy Golf Course and Island
Resort
"The reason I like the house so much is
because it's the best integration of efficiency and architectural
design that I have ever seen."
-David W., homeowner
"The SIPs easily met or exceeded our heavy
snow loads and earthquake code requirements. Furthermore, once the
panels come off the truck they can be assembled in a fraction of
the time required to stick-frame a comparable building."
-Paul D. Architect, homeowner
"By using the Insulspan panels, we were
able to do so much more with our design and really make our home
what we wanted."
-Robert F., homeowner
"The people at Insulspan really made our
first building experience a good one."
-Martin and Lori, homeowners
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