--- title: SIPs for Contractors & Subcontractors description: Enercept Structures go up quickly, are warmer, tighter, straighter, stronger and provide an exceptional construction experience for you — and your clients. --- ![technical spec - sips 101 header image.jpg](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/technical%20spec%20-%20sips%20101%20header%20image.jpg?width=1945&name=technical%20spec%20-%20sips%20101%20header%20image.jpg "technical spec - sips 101 header image.jpg") [![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/contractors-subcontractors#) Description < Previous page Next page > Menu [Content Title](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/contractors-subcontractors#) Description < Previous page Next page > ### ABOUT ### Applications ### Products ### Resources ### Find Enercept ### Projects ### CONTACT ![The short answer? Enercept Structures go up quickly, are warmer, tighter, straighter, stronger, and quieter than traditional methods, and provide an exceptional construction experience for you and your clients.](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/contractors.png?width=104&name=contractors.png "The short answer? Enercept Structures go up quickly, are warmer, tighter, straighter, stronger, and quieter than traditional methods, and provide an exceptional construction experience for you and your clients.") # Contractors & Subcontractors # **How Do SIPs Compare to Traditional Construction?** **The short answer? Enercept Structures go up quickly, are warmer, tighter, straighter, stronger, and quieter than traditional methods, and provide an exceptional construction experience for you and your clients.** One of today’s most pressing challenges for contractors is the ability to find, hire and retain skilled staff and subcontractors. Because Enercept’s products are so easy to work with and custom-designed to each installation, contractors and subs save time, money — and frustration. In fact, The SIP Industry has been able to document a decrease in labor costs of 55 percent — as well as reduced waste on the job site. > - **![Enercept framing made simple](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Enercept%20framing%20made%20simple.jpg?width=300&name=Enercept%20framing%20made%20simple.jpg)Faster construction **— Structural insulated panels combine structural framing, insulation, and sheathing into one step, which saves you on-site labor — and money! All Enercept window and door openings are factory built, complete with framing and headers. The fast enclosure system also extends your building season. > - **Fewer framing errors **— SIPs reduce the margin for framing errors. Each panel is numbered to correspond with a computerized CAD panel layout drawing. With the Enercept 4′-wide panel system, > all rough openings are cut and framed at the factory, and include structural headers. Panels are built to the engineer’s specs, taking the hassle and guesswork out of design and quality > - **Less job site waste **— When installing SIPs, there's virtually no waste to contend with, meaning more saved time and money!   **New to SIPs? Not to worry! ** We have a wealth of technical information at the ready: Construction Guide, Electrical Guide, spec sheets, technical data information, limited warranty, fire rating, wall and roof R-value charts, code approvals, and SIPs building tips will all help ensure your crew is ready when your panels arrive on-site.  If you're more of a hands-on learner, we have experienced SIPs builders to coach you through the basic process using virtual training methodology.    ## Three things Contractors need to know Enercept Structures go up quickly, are straighter, flatter, stronger and provide an exceptional construction experience. **![image 1](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/image%201.png?width=50&name=image%201.png)CUT LABOR NEEDS BY 55%** ![Labor graphic](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Labor%20graphic.png?width=149&name=Labor%20graphic.png)Reduce Framing Labor by 55%, Shorten construction duration. Eliminate most insulation labor. Downsize HVAC equipment, and get a Warmer, Tighter, Stronger, Quieter building that heats and cools for 40-60% less than conventional construction! - Enercept window and door openings are factory built, complete with framing and headers. - Opening and chases precut at Enercept - No sheathing or insulating on site - Uniform nailing surfaces for siding and trim - Faster Construction - Less Raw Materials / Waste --- **![image 2](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/image%202.png?width=50&name=image%202.png)Improved Dimensional Stability** ![State-Fair-Truck-House-1-300x211](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/State-Fair-Truck-House-1-300x211.jpg?width=337&name=State-Fair-Truck-House-1-300x211.jpg)**Superior strength **— **Could your truss roof support the weight ****of a pickup truck?** Enercept’s Structural Insulated Panels are 2.5 times stronger than a Stud Wall. One of the many benefits of building a super-insulated laminated panel is their incredible strength and stability. Our panels remain flat, straight, strong and stable over the long-haul.   - Stick-framing relies on the integrity of a multitude of connection points between 2xs and sheathing. With SIPs, loads are distributed across the entire panel due to the continuous bond between the sheathing and rigid insulation. --- **![image 3](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/image%203.png?width=50&name=image%203.png)Less Raw Materials / Waste** ![west-river-vet-clinic-10-3](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/west-river-vet-clinic-10-3.jpg?width=337&name=west-river-vet-clinic-10-3.jpg)Our SIPs generate nearly zero job site waste. With the exception of caulk packaging, everything that arrives on the Enercept delivery truck gets used in erecting the building ... nothing goes in the dumpster. - The typical exterior framing waste of an Enercept home can be hauled off in a single 55-gallon container. ### Contractor Reviews ![customer review 5](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/customer%20review%205.png?width=208&height=139&name=customer%20review%205.png) "The thing I love best about Enercept, besides the heat/cool efficiency, is the bonus room you get by using panels instead of trusses! Our house in Missouri gained a 600 square foot room! My husband and I have nothing but great testimonials about Enercept!"  **Wendy G., Holts Summit, MO** ![customer review4](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/customer%20review4.png?width=141&height=145&name=customer%20review4.png) "We are writing this letter to let you know how pleased we are with our Enercept home. It is tight, warm, extremely comfortable and very easy to heat. Our first full year's heating costs were only $217.27. We want to thank you and your company for a good product at a fair price, we wholeheartedly endorse your system."  **Leon & Edith H., Spokane, WA** ![customer review 3](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/customer%20review%203.png?width=138&height=139&name=customer%20review%203.png) "Your product is very user friendly - already, I have had two other builders express interest."  ** Brandon T., Welling, AB Canada** [Share Your Story](https://www.enercept.com/share-your-story) ## TECHNICAL GUIDES [![How Do SIPs Compare to Traditional Construction?](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/construction%20guide%20crew%20image.jpg?width=361&name=construction%20guide%20crew%20image.jpg "How Do SIPs Compare to Traditional Construction?")](https://www.enercept.com/construction-guide-when-using-sips) ### Construction Guide This construction guide consists of 12 chapters that will provide direction in the installation of your Enercept panel project. A thorough read will ensure you are well-prepared.  [Read More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/construction-guide-when-using-sips)... [![Enercept Wiring With Sips.jpg](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE%20IMAGES/Enercept%20Wiring%20With%20Sips.jpg?width=361&name=Enercept%20Wiring%20With%20Sips.jpg "Enercept Wiring With Sips.jpg")](https://www.enercept.com/electrical-guide-when-using-sips) ### WIring with SIPs This 18-page electrical guide includes general instructions, diagrams, National code references, and glossary that will provide direction in the wiring of your Enercept panel project. [Read More](https://3823653.hs-sites.com/electrical-guide-when-using-sips)... 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