How Do SIPs compare in cost to stud framing? More Less Same All of the above

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What standard applies? Energy Performance Standard Less than MEC MEC Energy Star30%>MEC Energy Star Plus50%>MEC Zero Energy Buildings ZEB

What are the Design Standards and Specifications? Wall Panels only Tall walls Roof Panels Spans Loads R-value Complexity

What type of Environment? High wind load Seismic loads High Snow load Damp, wet, cool climates

Accounting for all the $ Early completion Loan Cost Overhead Additional Opportunity Profit Additional Interest Temp Elec. Savings Temp Heat

Accounting for all the $ Construction Costs Rim Joist Insulation and Seal Site Pilferage Whole House Sealing Air Barrier Heating & AC System Cost Whole House Ventilation Duct Design Reduction Waste Disposal Costs Subcontractor reductions

Accounting for all the $ Better Quality Trim Cost Labor Stud culling labor & waste Straighten Stud Walls Drywall Callback Home Energy Rating/Energy Star Saving Mold & Mildew

Carrying & Overhead Cost Reductions Cost of temporary heat in Northern Michigan= over $300

Builder Benefits with SIPs High Performance Image Build More Projects Faster dry-in and cycle timeFaster dry-in and cycle time Predictable SchedulingPredictable Scheduling Eliminate call backs Straight, flat, true wallsStraight, flat, true walls No drywall nail popsNo drywall nail pops No cracks due to lumber shrinkageNo cracks due to lumber shrinkage No “comfort complaints”No “comfort complaints” Easy to qualify for Energy Star MORE REVENUE!

Green Building Seminars by Sustainable Builders Industry Council “I saved 6 weeks on my house using SIPs. I think it is the system of the future” David Johnston Founder of PSIC/SBIC

Home By Design Results 42% Savings over MEC, $643 annual heating and cooling savings 24% Savings over 2000 International Energy Conservation Code. 2 ton Air Conditioning design Load

Mattews - Heated sf 3426 ICF exterior walls labor & material $37,500 / $9.67 per sf (3880 sf) SIP 4" exterior walls labor & material $24,900 / $6.42 per sf (3880 sf)

Most Importantly What is it worth? Homeowner Benefits with SIPS Safety Security Durability Comfort Affordability Higher Resale value

Appraisal Institute Study says: For each $1/year of documented energy savings in a new home the appraisal can be increased by $20!!

Demonstration Projects Mag.pdf Sunset :: Marketplace :: Life in the West Near Zero Energy Home - Paterson, N.J. Sustainable Resource House New Page 1 Not So Big Showhouse, Orlando 2005