How much faster can I build with structural insulated panels?
SIP homes go up faster than traditionally framed buildings. A properly trained SIP installation crew can save a significant amount of time in a build cycle[1]. Panels can be manufactured as big as 8- by 24-ft., so entire walls can be put up quickly, reducing dry-in time. SIPs can be supplied as ready to install building components when they arrive at the jobsite, eliminating the time needed to perform individual jobsite operations of framing, insulating and sheathing stick-framed walls. Window openings may be precut in the panels, and depending on the size, a separate header may not need to be installed. Electrical chases are typically provided in the core of panels, so there is no need to drill through studs for wiring. [1] Edminster, Ann and Yassa, Sami. Efficient Wood Use in Residential Construction: A Practical Guild to Saving Wood, Money, and Forests. Natural Resource Defense Council, 1998.
