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Michael C. ----- 5/5 stars on Amazon ----- 9/22/2020 :
When you retire on a fixed income the efficiency is important and as you age low maintenance is key.
When I retired 11 years ago I dreamed of building my “log cabin in the woods”. As I did research I realized that what I really needed was a house that was efficient and low maintenance. This led me away from the log house and started me thinking about structurally insulated panels (SIP). Even though SIP construction had been around for a while it was not easy to find a contractor in my area who had any experience with it. Needless to say, it turned out to be a “learn as we go” experience. After many months and the use of efficient panels and low maintenance cement board siding topped with a metal roof I achieved my dream home. I just wish Art Smiths book had been around back when I was doing my research. I recommend it to anyone planning a retirement home.