First HUD-code Home Made of SIPs

Champion Enterprises and the U.S. Department of Energy have partnered to produce

the first HUD-code (mobile) home made entirely of structural insulated panels (SIPs). The 1,384 ft² (129 m²) home, built in Silverton, Oregon, uses SIPs in the walls, floors, and ceilings. Two SIP manufacturers, Premier Building Systems and Precision Panel Structures, provided panels, hardware, and training for the project. Initial testing suggests cooling-cost reductions of up to 50%. Structural integrity is also dramatically improved, leading to reduced damage during transport. Champion estimates that using SIPs in production would add about $5,000 to the cost of each home.