All About Structured Insulated Panels (SIPS)
See why SIPs are a leading choice for home owners seeking an energy efficient method of constructionAll Woodhouse® timber frame homes are built with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) one
of the greatest advancements in energy efficient home construction to date. With tighter
construction, better insulation, faster installation, and higher R-values than stickbuilt homes,
it’s easy to see why SIPs are a leading choice for home owners seeking an energy efficient
method of construction. At Woodhouse®, we use only Murus Brand SIP panels — the best in the industry (see “Why Murus” on reverse).
How It Works
“It’s a great educational tool to help our clients understand how much it costs to build in a particular region,” Johnson says. “As they go through the 20 questions, they will quickly understand how their decisions influence the numbers in their timber frame home budget. We encourage visitors to our site to use the Dream Home Budget Calculator multiple times, with different selections each time, to see how those decisions affect their budget. We update the data within the calculator quarterly, using regional and national construction averages, so it is remarkably accurate in developing a ballpark budget.”
After you’ve gone through the Dream Home Budget Calculator, you can download your timber frame home budget. When you try different scenarios, download each one to grasp how different levels of finish, size, and amenities can impact your timber frame home budget.
Johnson cautions that the land questions can sometimes increase the budget dramatically. “If you have purchased a 100-acre parcel, for example, it’s likely that you’re not going to be developing all 100 acres. You can reduce costs by simply developing just one acre,” Johnson says.