SIP’s Homes vs. Modular Homes

It is important to remember that SIP’s home are very different structures altogether than modular homes. Modular homes are factory built, eliminating weather as a variable, and can be built quickly, as on-site foundation work can be staged concurrently with factory assembly. Some of the disadvantages of a modular home are size limitations resulting from roadway load width constraints; the maximum width of a module is 11 feet. Transportation costs can also be very expensive as multiple trucks will be required to transport the various modules to location. Also, the structural integrity of modules can be compromised during transportation if subjected to rough roads. Other drawbacks associated with modular homes include poor resale value relative to comparable homes of other construction types (due to a variety of stigmas modular homes have acquired over the years), difficulty of subsequent modification and the availability of limited finishing options in the factory packages.

The benefits of a SIP’s home over a modular home are many. SIP’s panels are custom built in the factory specifically for a given project and can be configured to meet virtually any design specifications. In fact, the design flexibility of panels has resulted in their frequent use in many projects requiring large open spans and/or cathedral ceilings, such as luxury homes. And since home modules employ stud framing, SIP’s homes provide substantial energy savings, superior performance under extreme weather conditions and a wide range of other benefits relative to modular homes.