What is the cost to build with PorterSIPs compared to traditional stick-framed lumber?
Builders that use SIPs report that building with PorterSIPs generally costs about the same as stick-framing factoring in: reduced framing labor, eliminating separate insulation materials and labor, smaller HVAC systems, less job-site waste, shorter overall construction times and less construction loan interest. The installed cost to build a SIP constructed building can vary depending on your climate, region, and the complexity of the design. When you look at the life-cycle cost comparison of SIP vs. conventional construction, SIP construction is significantly less expensive. A recent study conducted by the RS Means unit of Reed Construction Data shows that building with SIPs can reduce framing labor needs by as much as 55 percent over conventional wood framing. Learn more.
