SIP construction has a low HERS index compared to traditional construction and can help achieve the highest levels in green building programs such as LEED. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard by which a home’s […]
Air sealing: ENERGY STAR identifies several mandatory air sealing measures for wood framing, including sealing top and bottom plates, caulking sheetrock to top plates at attic-to-wall interfaces, sealing wiring penetration, and many others. SIPs require their own sealing measures per […]
Thermal Enclosure Checklist All ENERGY STAR homes are subject to a visual inspection of the building enclosure following the Thermal Enclosure Checklist that examines common areas for thermal bypasses and air leakage. A complete SIP building envelope makes passing the […]
Air Infiltration Rates Ductwork in conditioned space: Placing ductwork in the conditioned attic space created by a SIP roof bypasses the ENERGY STAR requirement of insulating ductwork. In hot climates, the Prescriptive Path requires a radiant barrier if more than […]
The Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR for New Homes program provides guidelines and verification methods for new homes that are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Prescriptive Path Insulation: The building […]
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. Energy efficient new homes A new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process […]
Reduced On-Site Material Waste – Substantially less waste is produced on the job site because most of the framing is already completed in the factory. One 55 gallon container is usually sufficient to handle the waste. Quicker Construction Cycle – […]
Bonus Storage – Enercept SIP homes provide bonus areas for storage, recreation and pantries. Areas between the roof and ceilings and above garages are converted to insulated storage areas instead of being filled with rafters & trusses. Quieter – Enercept […]
Energy Savings – Save 40% to 60% on air-conditioning and heating costs each month forever. Oak-Ridge Laboratory Tests verify SIP performance. Safer – Enercept SIPS custom buildings provide 2 1/2 times the added strength compared to regular stick frame building. Enercept Structural […]
Custom manufacturing to your specifications Structural Engineering can be handled by manufacturer A tighter, warmer, quieter structure Reduced energy bills (40-60%) Menu of sheathing options Lifetime warranty on materials Most SIP manufacturers are willing to provide custom manufacturing to the […]