About Us
Overview
We build two-story, full ceiling height (7’-0” on both floors), tiny homes that expand vertically at the flip of a switch. Our tiny homes expand four (4) feet up in order to give you a 7'-0" ceiling height on the second floor. We offer four (4) sizes:
- 204 ft.² (12’-0” x 8'-6")
- 272 ft.² (16’-0” x 8'-6")
- 408 ft.² (24’-0” x 8'-6")
- 544 ft.² (32’-0” x 8'-6")
All are 13'-6" tall (17'-6" when expanded)
NO MORE LOFTS!!! Both the first and second floors have 7’-0” ceiling heights
Infrastructure
- Steel Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) walls, ceiling, and floors
- R-17 insulation in all walls, ceiling, and floors
- 50 AMP 240 V and 30 AMP 120 V RV plugs, for city power hook up
- Off-grid solar power via 330 W solar panels
- 500 Ah @ 48 V (24,000 Wh) of power storage
- City water hook-up
- Fresh/waste water storage via 100 gallon tanks
- Rainwater harvesting system built into the roof (fills tanks when it rains)
- Thirty (30) gallon water heater
- (optional) R-24 insulation in all walls, ceiling, and floors
- (optional) On-board 8,750 W gasoline power generator
- (optional) Three (3) stage and UV water filtration system creates potable water
Features/Amenities
- Full ceiling height (7’-0”) on both floors; NO MORE LOFTS!!!
- Meets HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) manufactured home standards
- Meets LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification requirement
- Meets RVIA (Recreation Vehicle Industry Association) standards
- 17 ft.² x 11'-6" tall tongue mounted V shape closet
- Lightweight, all of our tiny homes are under 10,000 lbs.
- No trees are harmed in the construction of our structures
- (optional) Under bed walk-in-closet
- (optional) Desk in under bed walk-in-closet
- (optional) Integrated intelligent monitoring system
- (optional) Cellular wi-fi
All proceeds go to a support a local 501(c)(3) non-profit that houses disabled Veterans
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES OF OUR POP-TOP TINY HOMES GO TOWARDS BUILDING PERMANENT HOUSING FOR DISABLED VETERANS
First Floor
Kitchen
- 7'-0" Ceiling Height
- All LED lighting
- Full size appliances
- Large/deep one (1) or two (2) compartment sink
- Shaker style cabinets and pantry
- Fold-down table for two (2)
- 38 SEER mini-split HVAC (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning)
- (optional) In-sink disposal
- (optional) Full-size stainless steel Samsung intelligent appliances (washer, dryer, refrigerator/freezer, induction cooktop/convection oven, over-the-range microwave, and dishwasher)
Bathroom
- 7'-0" Ceiling Height
- All LED lighting
- Exhaust vent with LED light
- 36” wall mounted linen closet
- ADA compliant standard flushing toilet
- (optional) ADA compliant 48" x 36" glass shower enclosure
- (optional) Glass vessel bathroom sink
Stairs and/or Wheelchair Lift to the Second Floor
- Full set of stairs, NOT a ladder, to access the second floor
- 38 SEER mini-split HVAC (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning)
- (optional) ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant wheelchair lift (inside) and liftgate (outside)
Second Floor
Living Room
- 7'-0" Ceiling Height
- Outlets on all walls and two (2) on ceiling
- Ceiling mount for up to 65" TV
- (optional) 60" Haiku intelligent fan w/ LED light
- (optional) Full size sofa-bed
Bedroom
- 7'-0" Ceiling Height
- Bedroom accommodates a Full, or Queen size bed
- Outlets on all walls
- (optional) Under bed walk-in-closet
- (optional) Desk in under bed walk-in-closet
Eco-Friendly
Our vertically expanding Pop-Top tiny homes are eco-friendly:
All of our vertically expanding tiny homes are built out of eco-friendly materials:
- Eco-Building Wall Panels
- Double & Triple Pane Insulated Windows
- Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVF)
- Rain Water Reclamation System
- Solar Power System (optional)
- No wood used in the construction of our shells
We use these materials because we strive to provide an environmentally-friendly option for our clients.
Eco-building Wall Panels:
- do not contain CFCs or HCFCs in their manufacturing process, or in their materials.
- are safe and incredibly environmentally-friendly, as they are either recyclable or are made from recycled content. Many competing panel products are not recyclable; instead, the waste is sent to landfills. The Eco-building wall panels we use are custom-made to order, so there is never any waste.
- provide an R rating (thermal insulation rating) of R-17, or R-24 depending on insulation density.
- provide an envelope that allows for zero air infiltration.
- mold, mildew, and rot free.
Double & Triple Pane Insulated Windows:
- Energy efficient windows use dual or triple pane glass (or glazing) to better insulate and help reduce energy usage in the winter and protect against heat build-up during the summer. Triple glazing adds a third layer of glass that improves insulating properties, keeping homes in northern regions warmer and southern regions cooler.
- Argon gas-filled air space. Argon gas, used between panes, is often an option offered by top window manufacturers. It enhances thermal performance without getting in the way of the view.
- U-Factor is a measure of heat lost and indicates how well a window can withstand heat transfer. The lower the u-factor value, the higher the insulating performance of a building element. U-factors on windows generally range from 0.25 to 1.25.
- Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures the amount of solar radiation transmitted through a window, expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The lower the SHGC, the less solar heat the window transmits.
Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVF):
- LVF products are tested to the latest standards for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, phthalates, and heavy metals.
- the standards used for the testing of phthalates and heavy metals in LVF are the same standards used for the testing of children’s toys, setting a very high bar.
- Equally important is the fact that it is FloorScore® certified, thus ensuring it meets strict standards for indoor air quality.
Rain Water Reclamation and Filtration System:
- 23.6 sq. in. per linear ft. open surface area. 77 GPM per ft. flow rate
- Rated for Class B Loads (up to 175 psi) when properly installed
- the 3" Channel Drain, as part of a complete channel drainage system, collects and conveys water to drain pipes for proper distribution of rainwater
- removable grates make it easy to clean debris from channel for maintenance
- 3" Channel made of polypropylene (PP) using a combination of virgin and recycled content treated with UV inhibitors to prevent fading and cracking. Grates made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) using a combination of virgin and recycled content treated with UV inhibitors to prevent fading and cracking
- Three (3) stage particulate filter
- UV filter for microbes and pathogens
Solar Power System (optional):
Solar Panels:
- six (6) on the 204 sf.
- eight (8) on the 272 sf.
- twelve (12) on the 408 sf.
- sixteen (16) on the 544 sf.
Battery Bank:
- 500 Ah @48 V LiFePo4 (24,000 W) with built in MPPT Charge Controller
Inverter:
- 12 kW @ 50 A
MPPT Charge Controller:
- two (2) on the 204 sf.
- three (3) on the 272 sf.
- four (4) on the 408 sf.
- six (6) on the 544 sf.
Lightweight
Our vertically expanding Pop-Top tiny homes are extremely lightweight:
All of our vertically expanding tiny homes weigh under 10,000 lbs.:
- our 204 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes weigh 4,500 lbs.
- our 272 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes weigh 5,400 lbs.
- our 408 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes weigh 7,900 lbs.
- our 544 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes weigh 9,600 lbs.
*all of these are dry weights.
Each of our Pop-Top tiny homes have multiple 100 gallon tanks on-board. They have three (3), four (4), six (6), and eight (8) tanks respectively. This adds:
- 834 lbs. to the 204 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes
- 1,668 lbs. to the 272 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes
- 2,502 lbs. to the 408 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes
- 3,336 lbs. to the 544 square foot Pop-Top tiny homes
*when tanks are full
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
We build our vertically expanding tiny homes to a standard that most with MCS would find welcoming!
In the construction of our tiny homes, we typically use:
Non-wood Items:
- glass bath sink
- glass shower enclosure w/ fiberglass shower pan
- no VOC paint (the only paint that we apply is on the steel frames. the SIPs come with paint baked on at factory)
- rubber base
- stainless steel bath faucet
- stainless steel hardware
- stainless steel kitchen faucet
- stainless steel kitchen sink
- steel Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
- steel door (hollow)
- steel door frames
- steel posts for handrail
- steel stair stringers
- steel sub-flooring
- steel window frames
- vinyl windows
Wood Items:
- birch door (solid-core)
- birch butcher block countertops
- birch handrails
- hardwood cabinets
- oak flooring
- oak stair treads
Here is some information about the steel SIPs that we use for the shells of our tiny homes:
- Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ):
a. IEQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants: Product data on adhesives and
sealants to comply with standards of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168.
b. Product data for paint and coatings have no VOC's.
- Insulation:
Insulation shall not contain CFC’s or HCFC’s, or other expanding agents, resulting in zero ODP and
zero VOC production.
- Interior/Exterior Face:
Interior/exterior insulated panels shall be clad with 26 gauge (0.455 mm) pre-painted G90 galvanized
steel or AZ-50 Galvalume (USDA accepted).
- Interior/Exterior Finishes:
USDA approved Siliconized Polyester Paint System if Metal
- Thermal Performance:
Panels shall produce no post manufacturing off gassing which could result in loss of future thermal
resistance and must have a certified Long Term R- Value (LTR).