--- title: Blog - Enercept Structural Insulated Panels | Roberta Bartel description: Blog - Enercept Structural Insulated Panels --- [![Enercept Structural Insulated Panels](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20copy.gif?width=1643&height=903&name=Logo%20copy.gif "Enercept Structural Insulated Panels")](http://www.enercept.com) The Future Of Framing [Content Title](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/author/enerceptadmin#) Description < Previous page Next page > Menu [Content Title](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/author/enerceptadmin#) Description < Previous page Next page > ### ABOUT ### Applications ### Products ### Resources ### Find Enercept ### Projects ### CONTACT ### Categories Filter Here - [SIPs (124)](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/sips) - [Structural Insulated Panels (71)](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/structural-insulated-panels) - [Energy Efficiency (52)](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/energy-efficiency) - [building systems (32)](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/building-systems) - 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It's that time when we can finally indulge in what we love most – building homes and reaping the rewards. And what better way to kickstart your 2024 building season than ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-university-2024) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/IMG_3942.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/how-you-could-save-on-your-mortgage-interest) ### [How You Could Save Mortgage Interest](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/how-you-could-save-on-your-mortgage-interest) How Could Building With Enercept Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Save You Mortgage Interest? Did you miss out on the record low mortgage interest rates of 2020 and 2021? For one reason or the other, many of us did. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/how-you-could-save-on-your-mortgage-interest) [![lake front sip home](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/image004.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/not-all-aips-are-the-same) ### [Not All SIPs Are The Same](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/not-all-aips-are-the-same) Know What You Are Getting Before You Buy. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/not-all-aips-are-the-same) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/GettingToKnowUsbigger.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-chuck-pfeiffer) ### [Getting to Know Us: Chuck Pfeiffer, Enercept Regional Sales Manager](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-chuck-pfeiffer) From farming to selling yachts, find out how Chuck Pfeiffer's vast experience led him down the path to selling Enercept SIPs. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-chuck-pfeiffer) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Highmark%20second%20angle.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/award-winning-sip-projects-by-enercept-2023) ### [Award-Winning SIP Projects by Enercept 2023](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/award-winning-sip-projects-by-enercept-2023) SIPA announced the winners of the 21th Annual Building Excellence Awards at its member meeting on March 7, 2023. One of the most prominent offsite construction award programs, the Building Excellence Awards showcase the ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/award-winning-sip-projects-by-enercept-2023) [![Enercept University Class of 2023](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/2-Mar-22-2023-02-15-13-6741-PM.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-university-2023-take-your-building-skills-to-the-next-level) ### [Enercept University 2023: Take Your Building Skills to the Next Level!](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-university-2023-take-your-building-skills-to-the-next-level) Who's ready for spring? Many of us are ready to get back out to doing what we love, building homes and making money. Let Enercept kick start your 2023 building season with some fun in-person training at Enercept in ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-university-2023-take-your-building-skills-to-the-next-level) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/07-2021%20Howe%20residence%2063c.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/ten-tips-for-starting-your-spring-home-construction) ### [10 Tips For Starting Your Spring Home Construction](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/ten-tips-for-starting-your-spring-home-construction) The Process of Building the SIP Home of Your Dreams Begins With Planning. Building a new home can be an exciting adventure. Are you up for that challenge? [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/ten-tips-for-starting-your-spring-home-construction) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Erickson1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/winter-construction-pros-cons-benefits-of-sips) ### [Winter Construction: Pros, Cons, and Benefits of Using SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/winter-construction-pros-cons-benefits-of-sips) Advancements in technology and equipment make it possible to build or expand a home during the winter months - SIPs make it easier. We've all seen it before - the urgency is in the air to get your building project ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/winter-construction-pros-cons-benefits-of-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/07-2021%20Howe%20residence%2058c.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-custom-fit-for-high-performance-builders) ### [SIPs - A Custom Fit For High Performance Builders](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-custom-fit-for-high-performance-builders) SIPs meet and exceed today's construction needs, and are the perfect fit for your next building project. The design flexibility, unique performance properties, and exceptional strength, combined with the energy and ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-custom-fit-for-high-performance-builders) [![labor-day-1628502_1280](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/labor-day-1628502_1280.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/work-smarter-not-harder-with-enercept-sips) ### [Work smarter, not harder with Enercept SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/work-smarter-not-harder-with-enercept-sips) "Take rest. A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop." - Ovid Monday, September 5th is Labor Day ... a day to enjoy a well-deserved day off. Labor Day honors millions of hardworking Americans across the country. ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/work-smarter-not-harder-with-enercept-sips) [![Enercept SIP shed roof and walls](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Trupe.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-construction-seven-reasons-you-should) ### [SIP Construction; 7 Reasons You Should](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-construction-seven-reasons-you-should) Building with Structural Insulated Panels; It's Really Not Complicated. Making the switch to SIPs is easier than you think. SIPs are widely available and make it easy to build really energy efficient buildings that go ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-construction-seven-reasons-you-should) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/PH102v-2.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-build) ### [When is the Best Time to Build?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-build) Building your forever home is an investment in your future and should be considered a long-term investment. But, volatile material costs and increased interest rates have us all rethinking our next step. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-build) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Hidewood%20front.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-keeping-things-cool-at-hidewood-meats) ### [SIPs Keeping Things Cool at Hidewood Meats](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-keeping-things-cool-at-hidewood-meats) Hidewood Meats provides custom meat processing of beef, pork, lamb, goat, and deer. It is also a retail outlet for meat, seasonings, sauces, cheese, and honey. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-keeping-things-cool-at-hidewood-meats) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Penguins.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/creative-commercial-projects-with-enercept-sips) ### [Creative Commercial Projects with Enercept SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/creative-commercial-projects-with-enercept-sips) Over the years Enercept has been blessed to provide structural insulated panels (SIPs) for several creative and interesting commercial projects. Here is a peak at two of them in Bismarck, ND... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/creative-commercial-projects-with-enercept-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/night%20exterior001.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-floor-the-right-choice-for-your-sun-room) ### [Is a SIP Floor the Right Choice for Your Sun Room?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-floor-the-right-choice-for-your-sun-room) Floor SIPs - Perfect for sun rooms, all season rooms and floors over a crawl space SIPs floors are essentially wall panels laid flat. Featuring a solid core of EPS with intermediate structural members, SIP floor panels ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-floor-the-right-choice-for-your-sun-room) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/20211107_115409.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/pain-at-the-pump-how-about-pain-of-construction-costs) ### [Pain at the Pump? How About the Pain of Construction Costs?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/pain-at-the-pump-how-about-pain-of-construction-costs) The costs of building materials are out of control! [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/pain-at-the-pump-how-about-pain-of-construction-costs) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/3-Feb-23-2022-08-14-25-68-PM.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/five-ways-to-save-costs-on-sip-construction) ### [Five Ways to Save Costs on SIP Construction](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/five-ways-to-save-costs-on-sip-construction) FIVE WAYS TO SAVE ON NEW CONSTRUCTION Materials, time, home size, your builder, and timing are all considerations when maximizing your building dollars. Choose wisely. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/five-ways-to-save-costs-on-sip-construction) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/IMG_6030.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/do-i-need-special-tools-and-equipment-to-build-with-sips) ### [Do I Need Special Tools and Equipment to Build With SIPs?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/do-i-need-special-tools-and-equipment-to-build-with-sips) What's in your tool belt? [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/do-i-need-special-tools-and-equipment-to-build-with-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Dusty%20Gibbs.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/guide-to-building-a-new-sip-home) ### [Guide to Building a New SIP Home](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/guide-to-building-a-new-sip-home) Building a new SIP home gives you the opportunity to incorporate the needs, wants, and design features you are looking for to make it your dream home. But, it is a huge endeavor that requires a lot of pre-planning, ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/guide-to-building-a-new-sip-home) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/2_Pearson%20Home-1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/happy-sip-tember-2021) ### [Happy SIPtember 2021!](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/happy-sip-tember-2021) Why SIP-tember? Because there's still time to get one or more projects started before dead of winter. Structural insulated panels, or SIPs, are fantastic in helping you get enclosed faster and can reduce your temporary ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/happy-sip-tember-2021) [![SIP house photo by Gilbertson Photography](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/07-2021%20Howe%20residence%2063c.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-sip-construction) ### [Frequently Asked Questions About SIP Construction](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-sip-construction) There is no such thing as a stupid question, especially when it comes to learning a new construction method. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-sip-construction) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/golf%20course%20cabin2.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/now-hiring-is-the-labor-shortage-costing-you-jobs) ### [NOW HIRING! Is The Labor Shortage Costing You Jobs?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/now-hiring-is-the-labor-shortage-costing-you-jobs) Why are builders committing to fewer housing starts, in spite of strong demand? [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/now-hiring-is-the-labor-shortage-costing-you-jobs) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/img1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/as-lumber-prices-stabilize-how-do-sips-compare) ### [As Lumber Prices Stabilize, How Do SIPs Compare?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/as-lumber-prices-stabilize-how-do-sips-compare) Just ten months ago I wrote an article on high lumber prices - when lumber was averaging $800 per thousand board feet, "Do Higher Lumber Prices Make Building With SIPs More Attractive?". This week lumber prices sank ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/as-lumber-prices-stabilize-how-do-sips-compare) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/office%201.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-the-first-40-daring-nerve-had-a-lot-to-do-with-it) ### [Enercept, The First 40; Daring & Nerve Had a Lot To Do With it!](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-the-first-40-daring-nerve-had-a-lot-to-do-with-it) The History of SIPs Although Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are not widely known, they are not new to the building industry. In 1935 the Forest Products Laboratory engineers in Madison, WI, speculated that plywood ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-the-first-40-daring-nerve-had-a-lot-to-do-with-it) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/IMG_20181022_084617774_HDR.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/staging-your-sip-panels) ### [Staging Your SIP Panels](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/staging-your-sip-panels) A Degree in Tetris... When your Enercept panels arrive, you'll understand. Building with structural insulated panels (SIPs) is faster and easier than stick framing. The truck arrives at your building site, loaded with ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/staging-your-sip-panels) [![lumber jack](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/lumber-156795_1280.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/osb-lumber-and-houses.-oh-my) ### [OSB, Lumber, and Houses. Oh My!](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/osb-lumber-and-houses.-oh-my) It's no secret that OSB, lumber and housing are hot commodities right now - and a challenge to get your hands on. But, where does this leave SIP construction? [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/osb-lumber-and-houses.-oh-my) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/18.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-benefits-from-customers-perspective) ### [SIPs Benefits from Customer's Perspective](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-benefits-from-customers-perspective) I can recite and tell you all the features and benefits of building with SIPs. But, today when I was looking through some old files and documents on my computer and found a testimonial that I saw on Green Building ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-benefits-from-customers-perspective) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/IMG_1604.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/seven-unique-projects-using-enercept-sips) ### [Seven Unique Projects Using Enercept SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/seven-unique-projects-using-enercept-sips) Each year Enercept participates in the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Building Excellence Awards. Here are the seven projects Enercept submitted for 2021 ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/seven-unique-projects-using-enercept-sips) [![SIP home](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Betz%202.jpeg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-earns-national-recognition-in-sipa-building-excellence-awards) ### [Enercept Wins Big in 2021 SIPA Building Excellence Awards](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-earns-national-recognition-in-sipa-building-excellence-awards) The 19th Annual Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Building Excellence Awards were announced on March 16 during the Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. These awards recognize SIPA ... 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/heat-retention-a-sip-home-can-keep-you-more-comfortable) [![installing Enercept sip walls](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/018_18-1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-u-presents-virtual-sip-q-a-sessions) ### [Enercept U Presents: Virtual SIP Q & A Sessions](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-u-presents-virtual-sip-q-a-sessions) You have questions about SIPs and Enercept. Enercept SIPs has the answers. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-u-presents-virtual-sip-q-a-sessions) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/20171103_140630.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/winter-construction-more-cost-effective-comfortable-with-sips) ### [Winter Construction: More Cost-Effective and Comfortable With SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/winter-construction-more-cost-effective-comfortable-with-sips) Are you ready for winter? We've all seen it before - the urgency in the air to get your building projects buttoned-up before winter hits. However, after this crazy year, your bottom line is longing for another build to ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/winter-construction-more-cost-effective-comfortable-with-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Josh%20Barber%20project.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/why-are-precision-shop-and-ag-buildings-best-built-with-sips) ### [Why Are Precision Shop and Ag Buildings Best Built With SIPs?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/why-are-precision-shop-and-ag-buildings-best-built-with-sips) Agriculture is a unique segment of the construction market, largely due to the varied functions of the structures found on ranches and farms. The need for storage (equipment, livestock, planes, recreational vehicles), ... 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You get home from a busy day and a busy week, sit down in the easy chair, kick off your shoes, start to relax, and it hits you....dang it! I forgot to take care of the one thing I meant to do ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/drafting-down-payments-the-easy-way) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/wind-turbine-1149604_1920.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/celebrate-national-energy-awareness-month-2020) ### [Celebrate National Energy Awareness Month 2020](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/celebrate-national-energy-awareness-month-2020) October brings us the World Series, pumpkin spice everything, football, a change in seasons, fall foliage, and National Energy Awareness Month. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/celebrate-national-energy-awareness-month-2020) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Gathered%20Oaks%20for%20Email.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/can-i-use-sips-for-my-new-addition-renovation) ### [Can I use SIPs for my new addition or renovation?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/can-i-use-sips-for-my-new-addition-renovation) Renovating or remodeling? SIPs may be a worthwhile consideration. One often hears stories of beautiful, energy efficient new construction using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). It’s not unusual to see new SIP ... 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/the-process-of-custom-design-in-five-easy-steps) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Redlin.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/why-smart-commercial-builders-prefer-sips) ### [Why Smart Commercial Builders Prefer SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/why-smart-commercial-builders-prefer-sips) If you've never built with SIPs, your next project could be the perfect opportunity to experience the benefits of SIP construction. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are gaining attention in the commercial building ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/why-smart-commercial-builders-prefer-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/definition-390785_960_720.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/talk-sips-to-me-glossary-of-sip-related-words-phrases) ### [Talk SIPs to Me. 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-sips-key-to-tiny-house-village) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/future%20resident%20looks%20out%20kitchen%20window-1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-teams-up-with-local-habitat-for-humanity-on-30th-home) ### [Enercept Teams Up With Local Habitat For Humanity On 30th & 31st Homes](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-teams-up-with-local-habitat-for-humanity-on-30th-home) Habitat For Humanity Duplex will Feature Enercept SIP Walls "We are so very grateful for all of the generosity of the Watertown community & businesses! Because of all of your big beautiful hearts Habitat has been ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-teams-up-with-local-habitat-for-humanity-on-30th-home) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/FB_IMG_1573046248407.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-the-builders-choice-when-disasters-strike) ### [SIPs - The Builder's Choice When Disasters Strike](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-the-builders-choice-when-disasters-strike) Dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster is never easy, and the rebuilding process can be frustrating and time consuming for builders as well as homeowners. If you are in this situation or know someone who is, ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-the-builders-choice-when-disasters-strike) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/IMG_20191003_144634.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-sip-home-a-healthier-home) ### [What Makes a SIP Home a Healthier Home?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-sip-home-a-healthier-home) Today more than ever, a healthy environment is important. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, and indoor air is typically two to five times more polluted ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-makes-a-sip-home-a-healthier-home) [![Multifamily housing unit](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/Multi-family%20Yankton%20aprt.image%20block%20for%20slider.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/how-to-maximize-your-multifamily-housing-investment) ### [How to Maximize Your Multifamily Housing Investment](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/how-to-maximize-your-multifamily-housing-investment) One of the biggest pros in investing in multifamily housing is cash flow. One of the biggest questions is how to maximize your investment. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/how-to-maximize-your-multifamily-housing-investment) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/display.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-else-should-i-ask-f.a.q.-about-structural-insulated-panels) ### [What Else Should I Ask? F.A.Q. 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sorry-we-missed-you.-your-personal-home-show-sip-presentation) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Ostroski%20garage%20install%201.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-are-structural-insulated-panels-sips) ### [What Are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-are-structural-insulated-panels-sips) A SIPs 101 Explanation of Structural Insulated Panels and Why You Should Build With Them. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-are-structural-insulated-panels-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Alvin%20Barn%20Remodel%20BEA%202020%20Renovations.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/2020-building-excellence-awards) ### [2020 Building Excellence Awards](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/2020-building-excellence-awards) SIPA Building Excellence Awards winners were announced on March 3, 2020. And the winner is... 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/covid-19-how-to-keep-moving-forward-on-your-next-sip-building-project) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/Multi-family%20jurrens%20aprt.image%20block%20for%20slider.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/its-back-the-45l-tax-credit) ### [It's Back -  The 45L Tax Credit](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/its-back-the-45l-tax-credit) The 45L residential tax credit has recently been extended through the end of 2020. This tax credit is equal to $2,000 per residential unit or dwelling to the developers and/or eligible contractors of energy efficient ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/its-back-the-45l-tax-credit) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/modern%20farmhouse.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-inspired-homes) ### [SIP Inspired Homes](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-inspired-homes) The American Dream, building your own home. It doesn't matter if it's your first home or your retirement home; it takes a lot of planning and patience. But, you can make the process happen more quickly when you put ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sip-inspired-homes) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/1917648_1002966093113174_7349236980058634736_n.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-with-post-and-beam-construction-a-beautiful-combination) ### [SIPs With Post and Beam Construction; A Beautiful Combination!](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-with-post-and-beam-construction-a-beautiful-combination) Within the last ten years, it seems like there has been a resurgence in Post and Beam Construction. And, why not - these structures are beyond beautiful and also quite functional. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-with-post-and-beam-construction-a-beautiful-combination) [![SIP Panel Connection](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Typical%20Wall%20Connection%20Post.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/are-you-still-insulating-on-site-there-is-a-better-way) ### [Are You Still Insulating On-Site? There Is a Better Way.](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/are-you-still-insulating-on-site-there-is-a-better-way) Eliminate most or your insulation labor when you build with off-site construction, like structural insulated panels (SIPs). 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Four Great Reasons to Make the Switch](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-can-sips-do-for-you-four-great-reasons-to-make-the-switch) Whether You're a Home Builder, Commercial Builder, Architect, Designer, or Developer - Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are readily available and here to meet your construction needs. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/what-can-sips-do-for-you-four-great-reasons-to-make-the-switch) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Neal%20USGBC%20Impact%20MN%20event%202018-1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-sips-2020-home-show-event-schedule) ### [Enercept SIPs: 2020 Home Show and Event Schedule](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-sips-2020-home-show-event-schedule) Who wouldn't love a new, energy-efficient home? Whether you're planning to build this year, next year, or in five years - the time to start planning is yesterday. Where can you get the best ideas and inspiration? At one ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-sips-2020-home-show-event-schedule) [![IMG_3346](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/IMG_3346.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/properly-applied-housewrap-critical-to-your-sip-home-health) ### [Properly Applied House Wrap; Critical to Your SIP Home's Health](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/properly-applied-housewrap-critical-to-your-sip-home-health) Protecting your building envelope Air leakage can impact your building's durability. Wet wooden sheathing can rot and break down, diminishing your structure's strength. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/properly-applied-housewrap-critical-to-your-sip-home-health) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/2012-11-19_09-33-01_95.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/up-on-the-housetop-five-reasons-you-want-a-sip-roof) ### [Up On the Housetop (click, click, click) -                                                    Here are Five Reasons You Want a SIP Roof!](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/up-on-the-housetop-five-reasons-you-want-a-sip-roof) The best way to top off your home is with a SIP roof. When it comes to insulation and durability, nothing beats a SIP roof system. With Enercept Ready To Assemble roof panels, you don't have to worry about cutting them ... 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/rooster-rush-sip-hunting-lodge) [![Schilling](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Schilling.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/do-you-know-what-you-are-getting-learn-about-differences-in-sips) ### [Do You Know What You're Getting? Learn About Differences In SIPs.](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/do-you-know-what-you-are-getting-learn-about-differences-in-sips) A student of Frank Lloyd Wright - Alden B. Dow - began experimenting with sandwich-panel technology in the 1950s and build the first Styrofoam Houses in Midland, Minneapolis in 1951. Since that time, SIPs have continued ... 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/award-winning-sip-construction-blue-wave-on-the-bay) [![request a free project estimate image-1](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/request%20a%20free%20project%20estimate%20image-1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/aia-state-convention-expo) ### [AIA State Conventions and Expos](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/aia-state-convention-expo) AIA was founded in 1857 by 13 architects. Headquartered in Washington, DC, they have more than 200 chapters around the world, and over 94,000 members. AIA Annual Events: Each year, AIA Chapters host gathering places for ... 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/five-ways-to-save-costs-on-new-construction) [![contractors-guide-ebook2](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/E-BOOKS/contractors-guide-ebook2.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-vs-sticks-contractors-guide-to-using-sips) ### [SIPs vs. Sticks; Contractors' Guide to Using SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-vs-sticks-contractors-guide-to-using-sips) Building with Enercept Structural Insulated Panels Making the switch to SIPs is easier than you think. SIPs are widely available and the fully customized nature of Enercept Structural Insulated Panels makes them easy to ... 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Ideation Design Group is a creative design studio employing 42 people. The studio ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/ideation-design-group-offices) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/co2-1076818__180.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-a-greener-way-to-build) ### [SIPS - A Greener Way to Build](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-a-greener-way-to-build) Enercept manufactures a variety of Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) for virtually any construction need. Enercept strives to educate builders, architects, developers, appraisers, engineers and the general ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-a-greener-way-to-build) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0360_ed_Alban-Bassuet-300x245.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/tippet-rise-arts-centers-olivier-barn) ### [Tippet Rise Arts Center's Olivier Barn](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/tippet-rise-arts-centers-olivier-barn) 2017 SIPA Building Excellence Award Runner-up Commercial/Industrial/Institutional under 10,000 sq. ft. Tippet Rise Arts Center's Olivier Barn Location: 96 South Grove Creek Road, Fishtail, MT 59028 Date Completed: ... 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