
— We are excited to have started building the SURE HOUSE in a parking lot on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken New Jersey. “SURE Construction” is a subset of our PopSci blog that we’ll use to chronicle our construction process. Check back often if you want to follow our progress and get a first hand view of how a sustainable and resilient house takes shape.

ZIP System Exterior Wall Sheathing

ZIP System Exterior Wall Sheathing Taped Joints

Flood Proof Sheathing Prep

Flood Proof Sheathing Mounted

Flood Proof Sheathing Prep

Sealing Flood Proof Sheathing at Joints & Edges

Sealing Flood Proof Sheathing at Joints & Edges

Sealing Flood Proof Sheathing Fasteners



Blocking Detail

Blocking Detail

Sealing All Seams at Wood Blocking Detail

Tape at Flood Proof Sheathing Joints & Edges

Tape at Flood Proof Sheathing Joints & Edges

Exterior Insulation Fit Over Flood Proof Sheathing & Blocking

Exterior Insulation Fit Over Flood Proof Sheathing & Blocking

Prepping Exterior Insulation For Installation Over Sheathing
