Twenty-six students completed factory training on May 17, 2013.  The Enercept University Class of 2013 included builders and dealers from as far away as Washington State.  Upon completion of this class the students are Enercept Factory Trained Installation Specialists.  They have learned the basics of SIP construction and Enercept.

Completing the 1 1/2 day SIPs training session were:

• Donavan Hazlett, Albany, WI
• Dave Schauer and Ben Skoglund, Bismarck, ND
• Jon McLaughlin and Lee Gunkelman, Fargo, ND
• Shawn Gothard, Valentine, NE
• Yaroslav Migdal, Nikolay Martsenyak and Michal Radka, Redmond, WA
• Mike Ellsbury, Fairbury, NE
• Tony Leddy, Moore, OK
• Nancy Hagen and Robert Kelly, Oakes, ND
• Mike Sines, Pierre, SD
• Mike Pollmann and Dave Fenton, Glenco, MO
• Earl Burden, Sand Springs, OK
• Arthur Applegren, Hudson, MI
• Bob Evans, Kevin Green, Dan Jackson and Caleb Fent, Prague, OK

Also taking the class were Enercept employees:  Company President, Charlie Ewalt and From the Enercept Drafting Department: Jarred Christensen, Zeb Wall and Shane Woodell

The instructors for Enercept University Class of 2013 were Enercept Regional Sales Managers Ron Gleysteen and Joe Quinn along with Enercept Production Manager, Lannie Nichols, and Chuck Leonards.

The next Enercept University will be held sometime in 2014.

Watertown, South Dakota (2-1-2013).  Charlie Ewalt has been selected as the new Enercept President.

Ewalt brings with him over 28-years of experience in the financial services industry.  His experience includes 20-years in leadership roles as Market President at First Savings Bank and, most recently, as Market President and Business Banking Manager at Wells Fargo Bank.  He has been actively involved with Focus Watertown, the Watertown Development Board and has served on the Junior Achievement Board in Watertown.  Ewalt is a graduate of the University of South Dakota.

Charlie and his wife, Jayne, have three grown children and reside in Watertown.

Enercept is a leading manufacturer of energy efficient, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) used in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural building construction.

2013 Enercept Catalog

In addition to the energy efficient Enercept wall panels the home uses a Vertical loop geothermal HVAC system with energy recovery ventilator and humidistat, solar generation, a Thermomass foundation, and spray foam roof insulation. The overall energy performance has been tested and earned a Home Energy Rating Score (HERS) Index of 7, indicating that the home is 93% more energy efficient than a typical home.

Enercept has been manufacturing structural insulated panels for 30 years; The Chuba Company is an Independent Dealer for Enercept.  This is the 10^th year that SIPA has been recognizing SIP builders and manufacturers with the Building Excellence Awards.

Please visit the SIPA website for more information.

Enercept Structural Insulated Panels for all your Agricultural Buildings and Structures.

Need a super-insulated, energy efficient structure to store and work on your machinery, vehicles or other equipment?

With Enercept super-insulated SIP panels you’ll spend less money heating your structure so you can invest more money on the big boy ‘toys’ you want and need. 

Need something larger? No problem ….

From a small garage or hobby barn to a mega turkey production building, an Enercept Structural Insulated Ag Building is the answer. Benefit from the same advantages of an Enercept SIP home; a structure that is stronger, faster to build and more energy efficient. 

Enercept SIPs are excellent for use in these and other applications: 

• Breeding & Gestation Buildings
• Farrowing Barns
• Finishing Buildings
• Isolation Barns
• Poultry Barns
• Milking Parlors
• Livestock Confinement

Enercept manufactures structural insulated panels (SIPs) for floor, wall, and roof applications in all types of agricultural buildings. Enercept panels are made of a solid core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam laminated between two sheets of sheathing. Sheathing type depends upon the building application. Generally, glassboard/oriented strand board (OSB) is used as the interior sheathing and OSB is used as the exterior sheathing in livestock and poultry confinement buildings. Enercept uses a standard 2x stud as a tongue and groove panel connecting member for ag panels. Our EPS is 4.2 R’s per inch at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Enercept manufactures blank panels or custom designed panels. Window, vent, and door openings are cut and framed with dimensional lumber installed at the factory, saving the builder time and reducing job site waste.

The durability and ease of construction with Enercept SIPs makes them the building material of choice for the agricultural market. 

Span widths up to 120′ with Enercept SIPs and Ultra Span laminated beams. 

The Fight Against Moisture

Enercept understands that moisture control is a main concern in livestock and poultry confinement buildings due to the high humidity within the enclosure. The natural rigidity and density of expanded polystyrene (foam) gives it a much greater ability to resist moisture than fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass insulation acts like a sponge absorbing moisture. The weight of the wet insulation pulls it down to the bottom of the stud cavity leaving large un-insulated gaps in the wall. As little as 1% moisture content reduces fiberglass’s R-value by 50%. The wet fiberglass compounds the problem by rotting the surrounding sheathing and studs resulting in declining structural integrity. With the Enercept System, you can take care of your hogs while your barn takes care of itself.

Hobby Farm

Hobby Barn in Washington
photo courtesy of Shirey Construction

 Large or small, Enercept is still the better building solution.

Building small barns, shops and storage buildings is made easy with Enercept SIPs. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the speed and ease of construction. Less time building will give you more time to enjoy your new shop or hobby center. Our solid core insulation will keep you comfortable and save you money all year long. We promise that you’ll get the same great quality, features and commitment from Enercept no matter what size your project is.

The Enercept Package:

• Free estimates
• The most fully customized SIPs on the market
• In house experienced drafters
• 1st rate quality control
• Little or no job site waste
• Excellent temperature control and energy efficiency

 Call Enercept today, 605-882-2222, for a FREE estimate!

The quick construction of Enercept SIPs results in a faster return on commercial investments. Plus, the energy efficiency of panels can literally save your business thousands of dollars in utility costs annually.

SIP Project Case Study: Terry Redlin Art Center

The Redlin Art Center showcases the paintings of world-renowned wildlife artist Terry Redlin. The architect, who is also Terry’s son, Charles Redlin, chose SIPs because panels prevent air infiltration, which is an important factor in preserving the Terry Redlin paintings.

“From the time I proposed a wood to steel structure, I knew I was going to use structural insulated panels for curtain wall framing,” said Redlin. “SIPs are a wonderful way to insulate the structure and to tie the steel framing system to create a rigid final building.”

Commercial Energy Case Study … $.02* per square foot to heat this building:

 *based on 2005 natural gas rates

Wide Span SIP Buildings

Clear span widths of up to 120′ are now available with Enercept SIPs and Ultra Span laminated beams.

The laminated beams and Enercept SIPs are manufactured indoors in a controlled envrionment. Both the beams and panels are delivered pre-cut and ready to assemble. You’ll move in more quickly and save 50% or more on heating and cooling costs by buildingwith this system. The beams are available in a decorative finish, for a warm natural look that will enhance the value of your structure, or in an unfinished grade for industrial use.

Build more profit into your business by building with energy efficient Enercept Structural Insulated Panels; the building system that pays you back … every month.

For more information please give us a call 605-882-2222.

Enjoy the rich warmth of exposed timber frames with the extreme energy efficiency of Enercept SIPs. A building combination that makes sense. Panels will arrive on the job site pre-cut, insulated and ready to install; saving you labor expense and allowing you to move in more quickly.

Timber frames and Enercept SIPs – a match made in Heaven!

Enercept panels provide a fast and efficient enclosure system for timber frames and log homes. The Enercept drafting team designs each panel to coordinate with the timbers. Rough openings are cut to spec at the factory, further assisting the builder in the construction process. 

“We at Glenville Timberwrights wish to send our heartiest “Thank You” to you, the Enercept design department, and the crew who built the panels for the Hays residence. Nice job! With each job,we feel more comfortable with your enclosure system.

I have really enjoyed working with you and the people in the design department, and it is obvious from the quality of your panels and the ease in which they fit together, that the production department is first class.

Congratulations to all of you for a job well done.”

 

Call Enercept today, 605-882-2222,

to learn more about using Enercept SIPs with your timber frame package.

• Enercept SIP Roof Panels are pre-cut to your specifications. You won’t have to worryabout cutting complex angles – we do the work for you.

• The most cost effective dollar per R-value foam insulation, structure and sheathing available in one package.

• More usable square footage in your log home with fully vaulted ceilings.

• Snow loads to 250 pounds with structural roof panels.

• Roof framing made easy with the industry’s most fully customized SIP roof panels.

• Compound angles and valleys are not a problem with Enercept SIPs.

• Blank SIP panels also available. 

Keep your log home warm and cozy with Enercept SIP insulated roof panels. Enjoy the beauty of exposed logs while saving money each and every month on heating and cooling costs.

“The people at Enercept are friendly, knowledgeable and always helpful. The panels are amazingly easy and fast to assemble … they just slip together.”

Mike Sines, Bears Den Log Homes

Most fully customized SIPs roof on the market.

Call 605-882-2222 today for more information.

Custom built from your design or ours

 Enercept understands that a home is more than a roof and four walls.

Your home is a reflection of your personality and style. Our staff will work one-on-one with you and your design to create a SIP home that is perfect for you and your family. We will go the extra mile to help you tackle the hurdles of building a new home. Our goal is to provide your family with true comfort and security that will last a lifetime.

Building a new home is a major investment. You owe it to yourself to investigate all the possibilities. Why not build a home that will pay you back month after month … year after year? With Enercept SIPs you will save 50% or more on heating and cooling costs for as long as you live in your home.

Energy Star Certified Homes

ENERGY STAR Homes was created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce residential energy consumption. To qualify for an ENERGY STAR rating, a home must be at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC) and include additional energy savings features that make the home 20% – 30% more efficient than standard homes.

Enercept SIP homes use an average of 50% less energy than conventionally framed homes.

The ENERGY STAR Homes program provides builders and homeowners with incentives to build more energy efficient homes. Incentives for homeowners include EEMs (energy efficient mortgages) and higher home resale value. Visit the Energy Star website for details.

For more information about Green Building jump to our Building Green With Enercept SIPS page or call us at 605-882-2222.