How much does a SIP building cost compared to a traditional stick-frame building? There is no definitive answer. The increased raw material cost of structural insulated panels is generally offset by labor savings. Fluctuating lumber prices, reduced job-site waste, callbacks, and ongoing energy costs are just a few of the additional variables that must be taken into account. Our library of SIP projects includes hundreds of examples demonstrating that building with SIPs costs less than building with traditional stick frames.
Remember that a home built with SIPs is a better, healthier, and more energy-efficient home. Check out our blog series for more information, and even tips on navigating the latest wave of tax incentives for improving your building.
The Proof Is in the Savings
The SIPs True Cost Bidding Tool (STCBT) helps demonstrate the added value of a SIP project to every potential customer your business meets. It's a simple, free way to calculate the extra value built into a SIP structure that conveys more than just energy performance – it demonstrates the true cost associated with projects and the real savings in choosing SIPs.
The former Chief Architect at the U.S. Department of Energy and creator of the ENERGY STAR for Homes program and the Zero Energy Ready Home program, Sam Rashkin, collaborated with SIPA to create this tool and its validation case studies. SIPA manufacturer members can help guide interested design professionals on how to use the tool, or visitors can complete the calculator independently.
