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Samantha85 User is Offline

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03/17/2008 11:07 AM
Does anyone have specific knowledge on cost comparison or perhaps an example of the cost of their home made from SIPs? As stated in my previous post I am carrying out a dissertation on SIPs and part of this includes a cost comparison ( manufacture, installation and then heating cost) between SIPs and Timber framed construction (stick frame). I have tried emailing SIPs manufacturers for help but as you might have guessed they are reluctant to give out these details. Thanks for any help.

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03/19/2008 10:42 AM
Samantha, The initial material cost of buying panels opposed to stick building may be 10-15% higher, but there is savings in labor with shorter construction time (less money spent in interest during construction) less jobsite waste and also the home will be better insulated and more comfortable saving 40-60% in heating and cooling costs. It does not take long to recuperate the 10-15% when all factors are considered. I work for Suretight Insulated Panels & hope this helps. Good luck with your dissertation.

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03/27/2008 1:00 AM
If this is any help, many of the SIP web sites have cost estimators for you to compare if you build it or if a contractor does the job.

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