I’m a home-builder and I’m interested in using SIPs, what advantages do they give on the job-site?

SIPs are pre-fabricated, they’re ready to be installed when they get to the construction-site. For a SIPs-experience crew, wall-installation times can be cut in half. SIPs also pass savings down to labor costs and waste at the job-site.

I’m a builder located outside Oklahoma but I’m interested in building with SIPs, does BYLD transport out-of-state?

Every state in the United States can benefit from building with SIPs. BYLD is ready to provide quotes to transport SIPs out of state.

Does the International Code Council (ICC) recognize SIPs as a building material?

SIPs are recognized by the ICC and are included in Section R610 of the 2018 International Residential Code. Outside of Section R601, inspectors require a licensed engineer or architect to approve building plans.

Additional SIPs resources can be found at the SIP Association website: sips.org

How are electrical wiring and fixtures installed in SIPs?

Dependent on the electrical design of the building, channels or “chases” can be cut into SIPs to allow for the feeding of electrical wires.

Do SIPs buildings ventilate differently than a stud-frame? Is there more of a risk for Mold or Mildew?

SIPs are more airtight then traditional building techniques. There is less moisture coming into a SIPs building and air-humidity can be better controlled. In addition to low air-infiltration, SIPs lack many of the cavities in stud-frames, allowing fewer places for moisture to accumulate and cause mold. BYLD Construction will help use SIPs to optimize your building’s airflow for your design to maximize ventilation.