SIPs for Self Build Homes
SIPs: The cost-effective way to build your own home
Over 90 per cent of all homes built in the great Vancouver today are self-built and it’s estimated self-builders spend around $150-$350 per square feet on build costs.
SIPs are a quick, environmentally friendly and robust building technology that has been tried and tested around the world.
We’ll walk you through the process step by step, from supporting your architect to specify the build for your perfect home, to working with you on-site until you have a weather tight structure ready for you to put your personal stamp on.
Be assured you’re dealing with experts who have years of construction and self-build experience. We can even point you in the direction of reputable suppliers of services and materials to complete your self-build.
GCC Building Science Service
• Simple, easy to understand quote with detailed SIP specification, timescale for manufacture and construction and an explanation of how the build will progress.
• Seamless collaboration with you, your architect and other suppliers.
• Happy customers – we’ve worked with many self-builders to produce their perfect home.
What we need to start work for you
• Architects drawings including a floor plan for each level, elevations to each side of the building, roof plan and vertical section through the building.
• Call or email us now so we can answer your questions and get started!
Start your self-build journey with GCC and see the vision of your perfect home turn into reality.
Trust in GCC Building Science
With a great reputation, our design expertise, technical know-how and high standards of workmanship can help you bring your dreams to life. Our designers will work with you throughout your build to ensure your dream home is everything you imagined it to be.
Quality Assurance
At GCC, we hold accreditations under the ISO 9001:2008 quality management system, so you can be assured that you are buying a product of the highest quality.
GCC structures outperform current ratings set by current Building Regulations, by using a sip structure which uses thicker panel increasing the thermal qualities of your home.
All timber is treated with a water-based wood preservative to provide long-term effective protection against fungal and insect attack. The treatment does not alter the dimensions or moisture content of the timber and conforms to new European Standards for treatment of construction timbers in Hazard/Use Classes 1, 2 and 3a. This timber treatment is also approved by all the leading certifiers.
All the timber is strength graded to the relevant Canada and USA Standards.
Leaders in Innovation
GCC continues to lead the way in the development of low carbon buildings and products.
We can provide our self build clients with innovative solutions.
Our ‘Customer First’ Philosophy
GCC can pass on to itself builders a high level of customer service and support through its vast amounts of shared experience, knowledge and understanding of the usual pitfalls and problems on site therefore allowing a smooth and enjoyable build.