Questions beforebuilding a panel home

ZIP / SIP (structural insulated panel) technology uses prefabricated panels that combine a load-bearing sheathing with an insulation core, so structure and insulation are in one factory-made element.

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A ZIP panel is a sandwich of OSB boards with an EPS insulation core, forming an element that is both structural and insulated.

OSB (oriented strand board) is an engineered wood board made of compressed, bonded wood strands. It forms the load-bearing facings of the panel.

EPS (expanded polystyrene) is a lightweight insulation material. It forms the insulating core of the panel between the OSB boards.

Yes. Depending on the project, the panel system can be used for walls, ceilings, floors and roofs.

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No. House concepts are starting points, not fixed products for sale. Each house is adapted to your plot, budget and local requirements.

Yes. Sample concepts are adapted to your plot, layout, budget and requirements during consultation.

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Yes. You can bring your own project and we adapt the panel system and a concept to it.

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Typically architectural and construction documentation for the building permit and execution. The exact scope is defined per project.

Yes. Project documentation is prepared to be usable for the building permit and for execution.

The process runs from consultation and design, through project documentation, to factory panel production and on-site assembly of the structural shell, followed by finishing.

On-site timing depends on the size of the house, the agreed delivery scope, site preparation and the permitting process. Because the panels are prefabricated, the structural shell goes up quickly, which shortens the on-site phase. The schedule for your project is confirmed during consultation.

The design and project documentation are prepared and the panel layout is finalised before production begins.

Yes. The panel structure can be assembled on a prepared foundation slab or over a cellar, depending on the project and structural design.

Some finishing work can be done by the client by agreement. The structural panel assembly is carried out as defined in the agreed scope.

Because each house is adapted to your plot, scope and requirements, there is no fixed online price. A quote is prepared after consultation.

The final price depends on usable area, layout, energy standard, roof, scope of delivery and finishes, among other factors.

A fixed-price quote is prepared after the project is specified — not instantly.

From a structural shell, through a weather-tight shell, up to a turnkey-style scope. The exact scope is defined in the quote.

A shell is the structural envelope; an extended shell adds further closure and elements; a turnkey-style scope adds interior finishing. The exact contents are agreed per project.

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Yes. The panel system suits low-energy and passive-ready design directions; the exact standard is defined per project.

Ventilation is planned per project. Mechanical ventilation can be included where appropriate.

Yes. Heat-recovery ventilation can be included, especially for low-energy and passive-ready designs.

Indoor comfort and energy performance depend on the thermal envelope, airtightness, glazing, ventilation and the overall design — all addressed at the design stage.

A passive-ready house needs a continuous thermal envelope, reduced thermal bridges, high-performance glazing and ventilation with heat recovery. The design is defined per project.

Product and technical certification documentation for the building system is available.

Classified fire-resistance documentation for a tested ZIP wall composition is available on request.

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No. Fire-resistance documentation applies to a specific tested wall composition, not to every possible assembly.

Technical and project documentation relevant to your project can be discussed during consultation or provided on request.

Ziphome focuses on selected Central and Eastern European markets, including Slovakia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Serbia.

Yes. Tell us your location and we will outline what is possible for your project.

Yes. Developers can contact us for larger residential projects.

Send your plot details, any idea, drawings or documentation, and your requirements. The more you share, the more concrete our response.

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