SIP Building Insights & Green Construction Blog

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What is a fly-by-corner? Well, it's SIP panel that is designed to be more easily trimmed to compensate for any growth that may have occurred during the erection of the panels. This video explains the importance of a fly-by-corner.

What are the limitations when you build with structural insulated panels? Well, there are very few limitations when you build with SIPs. Enercept's Regional Sales Manager Jon Golz talks about the few limitations builders may have when they begin planning their build using SIPs.

Enercept’s factory-installed electrical chases and plumbing vent chases make installation of wiring and plumbing vents in the exterior wall easy to do. Chases are marked on the interior sheathing of the panels for easy identification. Roof panels can be pre-wired in the factory with one wire per panel when permitted by the local building officials. Simply drill access holes through the sill plate and top plates for access to the electrical chases. A comprehensive Enercept Electrical Guide is available at www.enercept.com

Enercept offers cost-efficiency, energy efficiency, improved air quality, and the latest in green building construction.

What is the cost comparison between building with structural insulated panels (SIPs) and traditionally built homes? How much do SIPs cost? Perhaps not surprisingly, it’s a difficult question to answer because each project is so unique.

"Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective. Building with SIPs can save you time, money and labor.

Homes built with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) have very few studs. So how do you hang pictures and things on the SIP walls of your home? Enercept's Jon Golz explains that it's extremely easy to hang anything you want on SIP walls.

SIP roofs do not have attic spaces which means no “dead air space” above the ceiling to ventilate. SIPs provide a very tight envelope virtually eliminating drafts and cold spots. The performance of your SIP roof will keep you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

At a recent home show Enercept Regional Sales Manager, Neal Mack, explains SIPs construction includes many of the same components as traditional construction but can offer the benefits of a stronger structure, increased energy efficiency, faster installation, and overall, cost-effective project.

Connecting Enercept wall SIPs to the subfloor or foundation wall is very similar to traditional stick framing methodology. Watch and see as Jon explains how easy it is.

Discover how Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) can revolutionize affordable housing solutions with their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.