--- title: Blog - Enercept Structural Insulated Panels | Greg Archer 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/greg-archer#) Description < Previous page Next page > Menu [Content Title](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/author/greg-archer#) 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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They offer incredible advantages that make them the perfect choice for your next building endeavor. These panels combine design ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-meet-and-exceed-todays-construction-needs) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/BrochureThumbnail.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/affordable-housing-solutions-with-sips) ### [Affordable Housing Solutions with SIPs](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/affordable-housing-solutions-with-sips) Whether you are building a tiny home, barndominium, or your dream mansion, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) can revolutionize affordable housing solutions cost-effectively and efficiently. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/affordable-housing-solutions-with-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Weaver.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/are-sips-right-for-you-do-the-research-1) ### [Are SIPs Right for Your Build? Do the Research.](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/are-sips-right-for-you-do-the-research-1) SIPs meet and exceed today's construction needs, and may be the perfect fit for your next building project. SIPs are redefining modern construction, offering unmatched advantages that make them the optimal choice for ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/are-sips-right-for-you-do-the-research-1) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/House_Project1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/happy-sip-tember-1) ### [Happy Sip-tember!](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/happy-sip-tember-1) Why SIP-tember? There's still time to start one or more projects before the dead of winter. Structural insulated panels, or SIPs, are fantastic for helping you get enclosed faster and can reduce your temporary heat cost ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/happy-sip-tember-1) [![affordable house plans](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Affordable%20SIP%20design.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/can-i-build-affordable-housing-with-sips) ### [Build with SIPs for quality and long-term cost efficacy.](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/can-i-build-affordable-housing-with-sips) The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines "affordable housing" as housing that a household can obtain for 30 percent or less of its income. It's important to note that HUD does not differentiate ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/can-i-build-affordable-housing-with-sips) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Labor-Savings-brochure-2.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-save) ### [SIPs Save](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-save) Why do builders and architects love building with SIPS? There’s many reasons, but mostly it’s because Structural Insulated Panels go up very fast; they go up very easy; they reduce labor costs and job site waste is ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/sips-save) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Roof_Panels_Pic-2.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/its-not-too-late-be-working-inside-before-snow-flies-outside-0) ### [What's The #1 Reason To Build With SIPs?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/its-not-too-late-be-working-inside-before-snow-flies-outside-0) Why do builders and architects love building with SIPs? One of the primary reasons builders and architects love building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) is that they go up very fast and they go up very easy. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/its-not-too-late-be-working-inside-before-snow-flies-outside-0) [![](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Roof_Panels_Pic-1.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/offsite-construction-saves-more-than-just-time) ### [Offsite Construction Saves More Than Just Time](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/offsite-construction-saves-more-than-just-time) Offsite construction involves the process of planning, designing, fabricating, transporting and assembling building elements for rapid onsite assembly At Enercept we like to say that structural insulated panels (SIPS) ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/offsite-construction-saves-more-than-just-time) [![Enercept Explains Logo](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Enercept%20Explains%20Logo.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-building-science-behind-structural-insulated-panels) ### [Enercept Explains: Building Science Behind Structural Insulated Panels](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-building-science-behind-structural-insulated-panels) The science behind SIPs With so many pieces to be assembled, it's easy to understand why stud frame houses take considerable time and labor to build. Enter Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) – the prefabricated building ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-building-science-behind-structural-insulated-panels) [![Crane acccident](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Crane%20acccident.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-makes-sips-stronger-than-stick) ### [Enercept Explains: What Makes SIPs Stronger Than Stick Framing?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-makes-sips-stronger-than-stick) SIPs, by design, are load-carrying panel products Mother Nature can sometimes be difficult - high winds, heavy snow, hurricanes, and tornadoes are forces of nature that occur on a regular basis in the United States. ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-makes-sips-stronger-than-stick) [![money-2724235_1280](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/money-2724235_1280.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/lifetime-value-vs-upfront-investment) ### [Lifetime Value vs. Upfront Investment](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/lifetime-value-vs-upfront-investment) When it comes to home construction, choosing superior products and technologies will generally increase the overall initial cost of construction. However, when you factor in material cost, labor expense, job site waste, ... 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[See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/degrees-of-green) [![SIP house in CO](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/SIP%20house%20in%20CO.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-why-insulation-changes-with-seasons) ### [Enercept Explains: Why Insulation Changes With The Seasons](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-why-insulation-changes-with-seasons) Not all insulation is equal In the world of building construction, we often talk about R-value and assign it a specific number associated with a building’s insulation. But home energy raters know that not all insulation ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-why-insulation-changes-with-seasons) [![GettingToKnowUsbigger](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/GettingToKnowUsbigger.png) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-dawn-gehrke-rsm) ### [Getting to Know Us: Dawn Gehrke, Enercept Regional Sales Manager](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-dawn-gehrke-rsm) Enercept’s Regional Sales Manager, Dawn Gehrke, has over 25 years in the sales industry, but talking with customers about Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) has become her new passion. [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/getting-to-know-us-dawn-gehrke-rsm) [![SUSTAINABLITY Thies 19 HERS 1](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/SUSTAINABLITY%20Thies%2019%20HERS%201.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-does-a-hers-rater-do) ### [Enercept Explains: What Does a HERS Rater Do?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-does-a-hers-rater-do) The Path to Net Zero Energy Homes Ultimate energy efficient homes like those built with Enercept Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) creates a solution that benefits the environment as well as your wallet. A home built ... [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-does-a-hers-rater-do) [![Frost Ghosting](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Frost%20Ghosting.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-frost-ghosting) ### [Enercept Explains: Frost Ghosting](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-frost-ghosting) Nature's Thermal Image [See More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-frost-ghosting) [![Enercept Explains Logo](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Enercept%20Explains%20Logo.jpg) ](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-is-r-value) ### [Enercept Explains: What is R-Value?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/blog/enercept-explains-what-is-r-value) When we talk about Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), the term R-value inevitably enters the conversation. A wall is R-19, a roof is R-30 – what does this mean? 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