Building Your Own SIP Home

At Sunlight Homes, building your own home is an exciting journey. Choosing a Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) home building kit can make the process smoother and more efficient. But what is a SIP? A SIP is a high-performance building panel made of a rigid foam insulation core sandwiched between two layers of structural board, usually oriented strand board (OSB), which is a panel made from resin-bound wood strands. This construction method offers superior insulation, energy efficiency and strength compared to traditional framing methods.

Building Your Own SIP Home: Essential Considerations When Choosing a Kit

When considering a SIP home building kit, several factors come into play to ensure your project meets your vision and needs. At Sunlight Homes, we have created a Component Package, which is a kit of materials, services and systems that address the most critical aspects of a custom home. The kit includes our comprehensive design services plus the custom fabricated and insulated exterior shell of the home. The shell is made of polyurethane core, SIPS, and windows.

Choosing a Component Package When Building Your SIP Home

So why should you choose a Component Package? With the foundation we provide, your home will be comfortable, attractive, durable and energy efficient. Our package includes the very best in residential design, structural engineering and energy analysis practices, all of which fit perfectly with the building materials available. Our Component Packages ensure the most consistent and highest quality final product.

At Sunlight Homes, we know that customization is important. So on top of the foundation our Component Package provides, we also have a myriad of upgrades available so you can design the home you want. You will have the ability to customize your windows, doors and floors. You can even choose to add in a garage.

Partnering with a General Contractor to Build Your SIP Home

One thing to keep in mind, is that while Sunlight Homes provides the materials, your general contractor is responsible for preparing your building site and physically building your home. Some of our clients’ builders don’t have a lot of experience building SIP homes, but they usually catch on pretty quickly because building a SIP system can be simpler than a frame home. And if there’s any confusion, our package comes with a builder’s manual!

Get Started Building Your Own SIP Home with Sunlight Homes

Building your own SIP home can be a rewarding venture. By carefully considering these factors when choosing a SIP home building kit, you can create a comfortable, efficient, and beautiful space to call your own. Get started in building your Sunlight Home!