Kenai Peninsula Energy-Efficient Custom Residence
A 3,100 sq. ft. modern custom home built with ICF foundation walls, triple-pane windows, and high wind shear resistance.
Location Kenai, AK
Square Footage 3,100 sq ft
Duration 7 Months
Budget Range $620,000 – $780,000
Owner's Goal & Vision
Build a modern high-efficiency home designed for low maintenance, coastal wind endurance, and complete single-level living accessibility.
Construction Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1
Extremely windy coastal exposure requiring engineered shear-wall bracing.
Challenge 2
High soil moisture requiring specialized waterproofing and perimeter drainage.
Challenge 3
Tight delivery timelines for specialized triple-pane window packages.
Materials & Mechanical Systems Used
- ✓ Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) foundation stem walls with R-30 insulation rating.
- ✓ Architectural grade metal siding coupled with natural cedar accent trim.
- ✓ Whole-home backup generator hookup with automatic transfer switch.
- ✓ Continuous HRV unit delivering filtered warm fresh air throughout Alaska winters.
Cold-Climate Sub-Zero Considerations
- • Zero cold-bridging window installation buck system with expander foam seals.
- • Over-engineered roof rafter tails accommodating heavy snow accumulation without deflection.
- • Gutterless metal roof overhangs directing meltwater into gravel retention drains.
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Client Feedback
"Stormie kept us updated weekly with photos and schedules, and Shane's execution was top tier. Our electric and heating bills are lower than any home we've owned in Alaska."
Gary & Sarah B. Homeowners — Kenai, AK
Services S.Hines Provided
- • Custom Home Building
- • ICF Foundation Contracting
- • High-Performance Thermal Envelope Design
- • General Contracting & Construction Management
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