Building Your New Home
With Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

What Is The Price Of Building With SIPs?

		The first question I am asked about Structural Insulated Panels is ALWAYS "what do the panels cost." My response is some variation of "less than you would expect considering what a SIP building will save you every year you own it." A rather smart ass answer to the right question - asked at the wrong time. First I need to be positive that the individual considering a SIP building appreciates that the SIP System of building a structure contains values simply non-existent in stick built. Secondly - as with everything else in this world - the more complex the structure, the greater the cost. To the right I have shown the cost of the panel systems purchased for the two projects featured in this site.
			The panel package purchased for Sailor's Solace Cottages cost $17,219.44 in October, 2002. Total square feet on two levels is 1,152.
			The panel package purchased for our home & garage cost $38,614.10 in April, 2003. Total square feet - including the heated shop/garage - is 2,624.
			The propane cost for heating and domestic hot water for both units in 2004 totaled just under $1,700.00. And in-floor heat is wonderful!