How Costs Stack Up: SIPs vs Sticks

One of the most common questions asked is how do SIPs compare cost wise to traditional stick framing? The answer is simple, and it isn't. When it comes to straight materials there is a 5-10% increase because SIPs are manufactured higher grade sheathing on both sides of the walls/roofs/floors, solid core engineered insulation (instead of batt insulation), as well as engineered lumber components. However there are many other elements that make SIPs projects LESS expensive than stick frame (stud) construction that go beyond the materials and are a result of the offsite fabrication, energy efficiency and higher performance that SIPs deliver to buildings. This quick glimpse was prepared by Wright Engineers in Arizona based on several projects they delivered, and visually depicts how different project elements stack up for overall project cost savings with SIPs Buildings vs Stick framed buildings. Want to learn more about each phase? Contact a Premier SIPS Rep near you at: https://sips.premierbuildingsystems.com/find-a-representative