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Contractors who build with Premier SIPS deliver faster, stronger, straighter, greener structures that are quieter, healthier, and more comfortable to live and work in, backed by a 20-year structural and 50-year thermal warranty.
Energy codes, framing labor shortages and rising costs of lumber have Contractors exploring proven methods for framing systems. The most innovative Commercial & Residential Contractors know that Premier’s SIPs are the easiest, most energy-efficient, insulated framing system available.
Finished buildings showcase true craftsmanship by delivering healthier, more comfortable, and extremely durable buildings for clients – and the planet. In addition to the many environmental benefits, Premier SIPs can help your project meet green building certification targets and qualify for state and utility energy-efficiency incentives.
New to SIPS? Start with The basics of structural insulated panels and 5 things builders should know before building with SIPS.
Customers are changing. They are demanding innovation, and customization, and they want products that are good for the environment. Builders and contractors are searching for ways to offer this innovation without rocking the boat…and the bottom line.
Premier SIPS are the ultimate solution for builders and contractors who want to stand apart from the competition. Crews close in 55% faster, so structures are framed in days instead of weeks, with less jobsite waste and fewer post-construction callbacks. When you build with Premier SIPS, you offer a better, greener product to your customers.
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Imagine offering to build the entire building envelope (roofs, walls, and floors) with a product that is one of the most environmentally-responsible, green building products in the industry today. Explore why today’s most innovative builders have been building with SIPs for decades, and why choosing to build with Premier SIPS helps builders make an impact for the greater good of our planet and future generations.
SIPs buildings consume less energy than comparable stick frame structures. Being able to offer owners a future reduction on energy bills is just icing on the cake for builders. SIPs structures are between 40-60% more energy efficient than outdated framing methods.
Made from renewable resources, SIPs are made from EPS foam cores sandwiched between OSB (Oriented Strand Board) panel faces. The OSB is made from fast-growing trees, and produced in a way that yields a large percentage of every tree. The foam itself is made from partially-recycled material, and the final result is a large solid panel that arrives to the jobsite pre-cut.
R-value is a static measurement of the resistance to heat flow. In more than 50 years of scientific data, Premier's SIPs have consistently outperformed other methods of construction in both whole wall R-value comparison and energy efficiency. The dramatic results of choosing SIPs are ecstatic building owners, achieving exceptionally low building operating costs.
Compared to buildings framed with dimensional lumber, Premier’s large SIPs cover greater surfaces with far fewer gaps to be filled and sealed, offering home and building owners better indoor air quality, reduced infiltration of outside pollutants, smaller HVAC system needs, and superior indoor temperature control. SIPs structures stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than buildings framed with dimensional lumber.
High-performance building envelopes like Premier SIPS help projects meet the efficiency targets many incentive programs require. The federal 45L and 179D energy-efficiency incentives ended for new projects after June 30, 2026, but state, local, and utility programs continue to reward efficient construction:
Residential projects may qualify for state and utility rebates for energy-efficient new homes, and buyers may qualify for energy-efficient mortgage programs.
Commercial and multifamily projects may qualify for utility new-construction incentives and state programs that reward efficient building design.
Programs vary by state and utility, so check what's available where you build.
Search DSIRE, the national database of state and utility incentives for renewables and efficiency, to find programs in your area.
Builders who switch to Premier SIPS rarely go back. Not because panels are the cheapest line item, but because of what they deliver: a high-performance building envelope that goes up faster, stands stronger and straighter, performs greener, and gives your customers a home or building that's quieter, healthier, and more comfortable for decades. For custom builders, that's the difference clients can see, feel, and value.
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| Benefit | What Premier SIPS Deliver (Roofs, Walls & Floors) |
|---|---|
| Faster | Pre-cut panels arrive ready to set, so crews close in 55% faster. Fewer man-hours, less weather exposure, and an earlier dry-in. |
| Straighter | CNC-engineered to 99% accuracy. Roofs, walls, and floors go up plumb and true, so trim, cabinets, and flooring install cleaner with fewer callbacks. |
| Stronger | 2X stronger than conventional stick framing. Solid-core, structurally laminated panels, code-approved for high-wind and seismic zones. |
| Greener | 50% or more less energy for heating and cooling for your customers, right-sized HVAC systems, and less framing waste on the jobsite. |
| Quieter, Healthier & More Comfortable | 15X tighter than code-minimum 2x6 batt construction. Less outside noise and fewer pollutants get in, and temperatures stay even from room to room. |
| Warranted | 20-year structural warranty and 50-year thermal warranty. |
| Bottom Line | A superior building envelope your customers can see and feel, and a better product for you to sell. |
It’s our job to supply you what you need. To make sure this happens you will have a dedicated Project Manager to answer all of your questions. Your PM will coordinate everything from converting your floor plans to SIPs with our in-house drafting division, to tracking production, shipping, and post-construction follow-up. You will have one contact to get the job done.
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We love showing you how easy they are, and have regular half-day training events during which you can experience the installation of Premier SIPs. A customer recently traveled to one of our plants to train his crew on the construction of a complete house, and while they had scheduled 5 days for training, the complete training house was assembled in one day. To learn more contact your regional Premier SIPS rep.
Our team of SIPs experts has created downloadable tools for everything you need to know about working with SIPs on the jobsite: installation guides, how-to videos, construction details, tech bulletins, code reports, and more. It’s our way of providing you with the tools to construct buildings with peace of mind knowing that you are providing your customers with a true high-performance structure.
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Premier SIPS deliver a high-performance building envelope that outperforms traditional framing in efficiency, strength, and long-term durability. If you're evaluating SIPs, planning an upcoming project, or ready for pricing, now is the time to talk with our team about the right next step.