Createacabin by John Fiske

10/13/2025

Let’s do the math → Stick framing a 2,000 sq ft home takes ~450 studs ($3,150), 5–7 days of labor, plus extra crews for insulation and sheathing.

With SIPs?
✓ Panels replace studs, insulation & sheathing
✓ Installed in just 2–3 days
✓ Up to 55% labor savings and faster project completion

Smarter builds add up to serious savings. Learn more about Structural Insulated Panels vs. traditional stick framing: https://ow.ly/7Wh650X5CCL

08/21/2025

08/18/2025

When it comes to energy efficiency, airtight construction is everything... and that’s where SIPs excel.

By creating a tightly sealed envelope, Premier SIPS can slash heating and cooling costs by up to 60%. And with reduced energy demand, HVAC systems can be smaller and more cost-effective. Lower bills, lower build costs, and higher performance, all in one system.

Learn more about the advantages of Structural Insulated Panels: https://ow.ly/c7Yn50WHFAA

08/16/2025

Nothing says "job well done" like a structure that's sealed tight and ahead of schedule. Happy Friday, friends! 💪🏼

Project: Sunsent Apartments, Colorado
SIPS Used: 6" EPS Walls & 12" EPS Roof
Architect: WORKSHOP8
Contractor: Gabler Construction

See how SIPs sped up the timeline and elevated performance: https://ow.ly/VTxH50WGF9Z

08/12/2025

Structural issues. Roof leaks. Zero insulation. This 1958 church had a problem, and Premier SIPS delivered the solution.

5,300+ sq. ft. of 8” SIP roof panels replaced the failing accordion-style roof, boosting shear strength, energy efficiency, and long-term durability.

https://ow.ly/SAxZ50WBjah

08/10/2025

Plan smarter, build better. Discover how SIPs and sharp preconstruction planning help tackle today’s construction uncertainty with confidence.

08/08/2025

The combination of building code standards and gov't incentives (45L & 25C - now expiring June 30, 2026) for new apartment buildings create win-wins for residents, developers and the climate that affects us all.


https://www.sips.org/blog/simplicity-engineered-in-sips

08/07/2025

A 6.5-inch SIP wall satisfies or surpasses the energy code standards for residential buildings across all U.S. climate zones—even in the coldest areas.

Meanwhile, a 10.25-inch SIP roof meets the updated 2024 IECC standards, including increased R-values required in northern regions.


https://www.sips.org/blog/simplicity-engineered-in-sips

08/07/2025

A SIPs building manages airflow... not air flow, managing the building.

Radon gas is a hidden threat to indoor air quality that you can't see or smell, but it's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Even though you can’t see radon, you can build to help protect against it.

SIPs create airtight, well-ventilated buildings that help reduce radon buildup and improve indoor air quality, keeping future homeowners and tenants safer, healthier, and more comfortable.

Learn more about Structural Insulated Panels air sealing and ventilation: https://ow.ly/hPHz50WBgJR

07/12/2025

FAQ Friday: What is shingle ridging? Does shingle ridging occur in SIP buildings?

A: Shingle ridging is a bulging of asphalt roofing material that occurs along the joints of engineered wood panels used in roof applications. This rare phenomenon is caused by changing moisture content in the roof sheathing and occurs in traditional truss framed roof assemblies as well as SIP roof assemblies.

The ridges caused by the expansion of SIP roof panels may be an aesthetic blemish, but they do not affect the performance of the roofing or the SIP roof panels.


https://www.sips.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-sips