--- title: "Projects: Dottie Faxon Residence" description: Case Study for Dottie Faxon Residence in Derry, New Hampshire. --- [![Logo Revised](https://www.guardianstructural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Revised.png?width=132&height=70&name=Logo%20Revised.png)](https://www.guardianstructural.com?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.guardianstructural.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Market](https://www.guardianstructural.com/market?hsLang=en) - [Product/Video](https://www.guardianstructural.com/products?hsLang=en) - [Video](https://www.guardianstructural.com/products?hsLang=en#videos) - [Projects](https://www.guardianstructural.com/projects?hsLang=en) [CONTACT US](https://www.guardianstructural.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## Dottie Faxon Residence ### Derry, New Hampshire **Architect:** GSD Associates, Inc. **General Contractor:** volunteer crews **Size:** 2 Story Building, 2,573 square-feet **Project Type:** Ground-Up Construction ![dottie](https://www.guardianstructural.com/hubfs/projects/dottie.png "dottie") ### Challenge - Work with local not-for-profit social services volunteer organization to furnish material to build mid-sized 2-story residence using SHIELD™ load-bearing walls and roof panels. ### Solution - Delivered R-30 load-bearing exterior walls for first and second floors - Delivered R-50 roof panel system, support beams, and gable end wall assemblies ### Result - Delivered project on two (2) truckloads; installed all walls and roof panels in 17 hrs. with 6-man volunteer crew. Used Simpson ties to fasten walls to flooring system. Large vaulted ceiling detail on second floor. [Back to Main Project Page \>](https://www.guardianstructural.com/projects?hsLang=en) ![Logo-Inverted](https://www.guardianstructural.com/hubfs/Logo-Inverted.png) Made in USA 4640 Manufacturing Avenue Cleveland, OH 44135 [216-898-5600](tel:2168985600) [admin@guardianstructural.com](mailto:admin@guardianstructural.com) © 2026 Guardian Structural Technologies