Caribou Mountain Homes
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Caribou Mountain Homes builds and delivers affordable, eco-friendly, energy efficient RTM Homes that are both appealing and durable. We use building practices and state-of-the-art mechanical/heating/electrical systems to construct quality homes that stand up to life in the north. Our team is composed of Red Seal & professional trades to provide design to handing over the keys.
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People are the core strength of our business. Management and supervisory levels provide years of ready to move (RTM) construction and structural insulated panel (SIP) building experience. Our emphasis on providing a sustainable and energy efficient product sets us apart from our competition.
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Our location is strategically positioned on major transportation highway 58 providing access to service multiple Indigenous and non-indigenous communities in northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories as well as markets in Western Canada.
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Although SIP houses still only account for a small number of those built in North America, there are numerous advantages to using SIPs. They can be assembled very quickly; much faster than conventionally built homes. They save on energy. According to tests performed a SIP room is 15 times more airtight than its stick-framed counterpart with fiberglass insulation.
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SIPs are commonly used to enclose timber or steel frames structures or can be the main structural element of the house. Because these panels are structural, fewer inner supporting walls are required for the house allowing for a more open floor plan. Once the siding is installed, it is impossible to differentiate a SIPs house from a conventionally framed one.
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Any style of house can be built with SIPs, including very modern houses and more traditional ones.
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A SIP home or commercial building allows better control over indoor air quality because the airtight building envelope limits incoming air to controlled ventilation which filters out contaminants and allergens. The SIP envelope does not have the voids or thermal bridging of conventional stick framing that can cause condensation leading to potentially hazardous mold, mildew, or rot.
Floor plan Examples
4 Bedroom 2 Bath
Caribou Mountain Homes Magnesium Oxide Board SIP’S
SIP stands for Structural Insulated Panel
Our panels are produced by TitanWall and are comprised of an inner core of rigid insulation in 6.25”. 8.25” or 10.25” thickness sandwiched between 2 sheets of fire resistant Magnesium Oxideboard (MagBoard).
SIPs are growing in popularity for all types of structures but especially buildings that seekmaximum efficiency and sustainability. Here’s why:
- They go up Quickly and Easily. Depending upon the size and design of a structure; the complete building envelope can be installed in significantly less time than it takes to frame a building. This saves money on labor, insurance, and financing, as well as energy on the job site.
- They’re Flexible. SIPs can arrive at the construction site pre cut to the exact home’s design fromour factory, numbered for easy installation, which results in less wasted materials and resources.
- They’re Energy Efficient. SIPs decrease heating and cooling costs by as much as 60 percent over products used for conventional “stick” construction. Even where wall thickness is the same, SIPs outperform stick framing on whole-wall energy performance by 40 to 60 percent, according to a study by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
- They’re Soundproof. SIPs block sound like few other materials—a big perk, especially in bedrooms, dens, home offices and media rooms. This due to the solid construction and minimal air transfer.
- They’re Environmentally Friendly. Components that comprise SIPs come from renewable resources. Our SIP’s are made with non-toxic materials and are completely recyclable. It can also act as a nutrient when ground up and added to soil. These SIP’s are moisture resistance and antimicrobial characteristics make it resistant to mold, mildew, fungus and rot which is better for the family. Our magnesium oxide boards are safe for those who suffer from allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities. It does not contain fly ash, formaldehyde, crystalline silica or toxins. Read our Energy Performance Report
For more information about the SIPs we use, check out Titan Wall
Additional Benefits of SIPs:
- Fewer envelope materials
- Fewer trades
- Fewer trades reduces potential impacts on construction schedule
- Minimal site waste
- Faster time to lockup
- Straight, plumb level & square floors, walls, roofs.
- Back-framing is not necessary
- Mold and Mildew Resistant
- No off-gassing
- Inert material is virtually VOC-free.
- Fire Resistant (Up to Two Hours)
- ASTM E119 Fire Test Standard – exceeds Code
- ASTM E-84 Non Combustible Zero Flame and Smoke Contribution
Heat Pumps
Another new technology option we are making available with our homes are heat pumps.
Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners for all climates. Like your refrigerator, heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house. During the cooling season, heat pumps move heat from your house into the outdoors. Because they transfer heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can efficiently provide comfortable temperatures for your home.
More information about the heat pumps we use
Solar Power Option
Solar energy helps homeowners save money on electricity costs, reduce their carbon footprints, and help curb greenhouse gas emissions. Charge Solar provides resources to help you install solar energy systems, chose effective incentive programs, and guide you towards achieving your energy independence.
Net Metering is a type of grid tied solar installation that is connected directly to the homeowner’s electrical panel. When the homeowner’s solar panels produce electricity, it can be used directly. But in the case where more electricity is being produced than it is being consumed simultaneously, the extra electricity can be sent back to the grid, earning the homeowner credits in exchange. These credits can be saved for up to 10 months.