Are Uncle Howards barn kits and garage kits energy efficient?
Yes. Howard has an extensive background with both fiberglass batt insulation and SIPS panel foam core stress skin panels (structurally insulated panel) in Alaska. Because air exchange is a major factor in energy efficiency, properly installed air barrier, vapor barrier, and fiberglass insulation provides better energy efficiency that SIPS panels with poorly installed air and vapor barriers. Too tight houses are unhealthy. After installing a vapor barrier, Uncle Howard’s recommends conducting a blower door test to locate and measure air leakage. If necessary, a heat exchanger warms incoming cold air while providing fresh air to each room of your house.
