I sold and did installation nationwide of SIPs for years and wouldn't build a dog house without them. There are tricks to getting it done correctly that most contractors aren't willing to invest the time to learn as well as local building departments not understanding them. EPS is more upscale in their methods than the company I used as well as their scope of materials which is impressive!
That was awesome!!! Thanks for taking me along on the tour. So much was so interesting to see how they put everything together!! Stay Safe & God Bless!! 🤠👍
I’m with ya on the trusses.. Wow!! Impressive!! I live by a place called Todd Truss.. which builds them as well, but to my knowledge.. nowhere NEAR that size!! Holy crap!! That company has it dialed in @Brad !! Great video my friend!! Stay blessed!!
I did build some massive trusses in the backyard in 1991. 2X12's, 2X10's, and 2X6's with 3/4 plywood gussets and thousands of 8 penny coated sinkers all driven by hand. 33X10. House is still standing to this day
Living in Florida I would build a house out of ICF blocks. Pour the slab with rebar sticking up. Stack the foam blocks, add rebar, fill the blocks with concrete. The roof trusses tie into the rebar in the walls. Big bad wolf style. Huff and puff and you're not blowing my house down. The SIPs panels wouldn't do so well in this environment.
That was pretty cool, those 8 x 24 sheets of OSB were massive. I wonder what they weigh? How does it compare, price per sq/ft to traditional construction? Thanks Brad.
Very cool video. Seems this company has it together all around. Minus any of Brad's upgrades what's the cost per/sf vs stick framing the same thing for your area? That is a question I'm very curious about. Potentially a huge time saver up front and energy saver long term.
Sorry, I misunderstood what you said… this will come in at around $50-$60 a square foot (foundation, concrete slab, windows, garage doors , insulation, metal siding, Metal Roof, SIP panels, all labor, pluming & two Cupola’s
@@BradtheBuilder It was about double that when I priced it but that was when the company was much smaller and very new technology... about the time it was featured on This Old House... or one of those construction programs...
Simpson on all of these different residential and Commercial engineering companies have screwed the industry and homes. Their homes that are built on cornerstones with square nails that have stood for over 200 years, explain that one simpson.
you know this is just the second one of your videos and I am getting the impression that you talk too much. but I will try a few more to see how it goes
This was really interesting, Brad. The tour guide was certainly very knowledgeable and had his ear protection in, haha. It's like back in the day when we had our headphones on and would shout at the people who were speaking to us, when in fact it should be the other way around, haha. Super nice guy and what a great facility! I couldn't help but wonder how wind-resistant it is after you have just experienced a tornado. I realize the likelihood of having 2 strike in the same area are not high, but the building itself must weigh a lot less than a typical wood-framed home/shop. What are the wind-ratings on buildings like this? Probably a stupid question... I'm looking forward to seeing this assembled on site at your place. I didn't quite follow how/who puts it all together. Does it need to be assembled by someone from their team, or can one of your contractors take this project on? It really does seem like a very high insulation value product. Just like any "girl", I'm looking forward to seeing what color you chose. That rustic barn color will likely be beautiful. Hi to Mary Kay! Heather🇨🇦
Those panels are really stiff once that glue dries! I ended up with more conventional construction, cost per square foot was to high at the time, and they were a smaller company back then... in my area construction has to withstand 95mph winds for 3 minutes like we would see in a derecho or thunderstorm... they have to meet the same code and if my memory is correct the wind rating was even higher due to how stiff each panel is.
@@MaryBrownForFreedom Great info! Thanks for writing back. I am sure you can understand how I had visions of a good wind coming along and lifting it up like a parachute, haha. (I realize it's attached to the slab). We have high winds here too at certain times of year and can also have very cold temps in the winter and quite hot ones in the summer. The R Factor would definitely be a real treat here! Best wishes to you and thanks again for the info! Heather🇨🇦
I sold and did installation nationwide of SIPs for years and wouldn't build a dog house without them. There are tricks to getting it done correctly that most contractors aren't willing to invest the time to learn as well as local building departments not understanding them. EPS is more upscale in their methods than the company I used as well as their scope of materials which is impressive!
Thanks for sharing
That was awesome!!! Thanks for taking me along on the tour. So much was so interesting to see how they put everything together!! Stay Safe & God Bless!! 🤠👍
Thanks
Brad, pretty cool. Can’t wait to see your workshop getting built.
You and me both!
Very impressive and efficient! Can’t wait for the build. Thanks for sharing Brad
Thank you! I am excited to get started too.
Hey Brad🌞, I always wondered who were the brains behind building these machines🤔!
I'm impressed.
The trusses build was the ticket🎉.
JO JO IN VT 💞
Lol reading your comment, I know I seen your signature in the past day or so! I think maybe on Roman’s after seeing our mutual subscribed!
Thanks
Awesome video... can't wait to see the barn go up!
Very soon! Stay tuned ❤
@ this is one of my favorite videos! Can't wait to see more♥️
I was most impressed with the CNC equipment doing all that work since I set up, programmed and operated CNC equipment for 34 years.
Enjoyed seeing how they make those!!!! Great video..
Thanks Theo👍🇺🇸
I did enjoy the tour, thank you! 😀
You are welcome!
I’m with ya on the trusses.. Wow!! Impressive!! I live by a place called Todd Truss.. which builds them as well, but to my knowledge.. nowhere NEAR that size!! Holy crap!! That company has it dialed in @Brad !! Great video my friend!! Stay blessed!!
These guys are working it👍👍👍
I'm really looking forward to seeing this assembled on site. 👍🎺🎺
I am too!
Nice video / tour . I wish there was a way to add wood material around openings and " like stud " locations .
That is a great idea - I'll look into that.
Cool material. Good luck Brad. Technology is amazing.
It's always interesting to see how all the products are made that seemed to just magically show up with a job site so people can build things. 👍🎺🎺
You're right, it's all about the behind-the-scenes.
Great infotainment , Brad thank you very much. I look forward to seeing what your building looks like.
You and me both!
If you do want to build with sticks, use the zip system. Its great for that.
Good video and thank you much. 😊
You are welcome 😊
I cant wait to see this come together
I think ICF block is the most efficient option for exterior walls on a house and very solid as well.
I am sold this cool Brad !
Are you ready for me to build one in your backyard?
Super cool video Brad, very entertaining
Thanks ❤
That is a awesome operation. A guy had one built here with that system.
Great video Brad ! 👍🎺🎺
I appreciate it!
I did build some massive trusses in the backyard in 1991. 2X12's, 2X10's, and 2X6's with 3/4 plywood gussets and thousands of 8 penny coated sinkers all driven by hand. 33X10. House is still standing to this day
Sounds like you put in a lot of hard work!
Make sure to invite Andrew,
Jake and Banjo over to watch some of the construction of your barn.
I hope he's not too envious when he sees it. 😏😉👍🎺
Good idea 👍
Very impressive👍
Thank you!
I’m here to support Dan!!!
get em cowboys❤
Living in Florida I would build a house out of ICF blocks. Pour the slab with rebar sticking up. Stack the foam blocks, add rebar, fill the blocks with concrete. The roof trusses tie into the rebar in the walls.
Big bad wolf style. Huff and puff and you're not blowing my house down.
The SIPs panels wouldn't do so well in this environment.
they are tornado rated so you would be surprised! Those panels are extremely stiff!
That sounds like a great plan & Hurricane Proof too!
That was pretty cool, those 8 x 24 sheets of OSB were massive. I wonder what they weigh? How does it compare, price per sq/ft to traditional construction? Thanks Brad.
It prices out the same but much better construction
Cool video
Thanks
Very cool video. Seems this company has it together all around. Minus any of Brad's upgrades what's the cost per/sf vs stick framing the same thing for your area? That is a question I'm very curious about. Potentially a huge time saver up front and energy saver long term.
Good question! I will have this answer when it’s all done
Very informative. I like sip construction but it’s not very common where I live in IL. Was it difficult finding knowledgable trades to do your barn?
icf construction all the way!!!
Since you are Flair are neighbors how much time do you spend over at his home or him at your home or did you just see each other in passing?
Ever since I got his home completed , I don’t see much of him or in passing!
You were 18 miles from my house... I priced it per square foot built and it was to expensive for my 24x30 pole barn style garage...
That is too bad, maybe in the future.
Sorry, I misunderstood what you said… this will come in at around $50-$60 a square foot (foundation, concrete slab, windows, garage doors , insulation, metal siding, Metal Roof, SIP panels, all labor, pluming & two Cupola’s
@@BradtheBuilder It was about double that when I priced it but that was when the company was much smaller and very new technology... about the time it was featured on This Old House... or one of those construction programs...
Did Brad go home with free safety glasses? 😂
Yes! 👍
Simpson on all of these different residential and Commercial engineering companies have screwed the industry and homes.
Their homes that are built on cornerstones with square nails that have stood for over 200 years, explain that one simpson.
rachy be back by weds, honey ill only be across the st. bagging up money or in the garage just be nice to tia she hasnt seen u in ages
you know this is just the second one of your videos and I am getting the impression that you talk too much. but I will try a few more to see how it goes
Thanks for the feedback, I will try to be more concise in the future!
Why do you keep talking over the guy giving the tour
This was really interesting, Brad. The tour guide was certainly very knowledgeable and had his ear protection in, haha. It's like back in the day when we had our headphones on and would shout at the people who were speaking to us, when in fact it should be the other way around, haha. Super nice guy and what a great facility!
I couldn't help but wonder how wind-resistant it is after you have just experienced a tornado. I realize the likelihood of having 2 strike in the same area are not high, but the building itself must weigh a lot less than a typical wood-framed home/shop. What are the wind-ratings on buildings like this? Probably a stupid question...
I'm looking forward to seeing this assembled on site at your place. I didn't quite follow how/who puts it all together. Does it need to be assembled by someone from their team, or can one of your contractors take this project on? It really does seem like a very high insulation value product. Just like any "girl", I'm looking forward to seeing what color you chose. That rustic barn color will likely be beautiful.
Hi to Mary Kay!
Heather🇨🇦
Those panels are really stiff once that glue dries! I ended up with more conventional construction, cost per square foot was to high at the time, and they were a smaller company back then... in my area construction has to withstand 95mph winds for 3 minutes like we would see in a derecho or thunderstorm... they have to meet the same code and if my memory is correct the wind rating was even higher due to how stiff each panel is.
@@MaryBrownForFreedom Great info! Thanks for writing back. I am sure you can understand how I had visions of a good wind coming along and lifting it up like a parachute, haha. (I realize it's attached to the slab).
We have high winds here too at certain times of year and can also have very cold temps in the winter and quite hot ones in the summer. The R Factor would definitely be a real treat here!
Best wishes to you and thanks again for the info!
Heather🇨🇦
Thanks Heather for reaching out… I will tell MK