Wind turbines take advantage of the climate in windy areas, essentially capturing the wind to produce energy for that area. This idea of capturing the wind isn’t new. We have used the flow of wind to provide energy for years. Look at examples such as sailboats, kites, and even generating electricity. I ran across a [...]
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Adrian Jones’ article Are SIPs Necessary (Timber Framing, March 2011) offers one builder’s perspective on the drawbacks of using structural insulated panels (SIP) to enclose timber frame structures. Although Jones makes many good points, much of the data he provides is grossly inaccurate. In an effort to help timber framers accurately determine the best enclosure [...]
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