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Custom Panel Project Inquiry 

Our custom kits of Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs) redefine sustainable construction. Crafted with locally sourced Vermont wood and straw, our panels provide a high-performance, resilient building envelope designed to meet the highest standards in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

We can customize any design to suit your needs, working closely with you and your team to deliver a tailored panel kit for your project. Our SIPs are compatible with advanced, all-electric, fossil-fuel-free heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Off-grid configurations are also available, providing sustainable solutions without compromising on modern comfort and efficiency. Embrace a new era of eco-friendly building tailored to your vision.

What To Expect

This questionnaire should take about 5-10 minutes to complete provided that you have all the information on-hand. We have included links embedded in the form to provide additional support and context to help you on your journey.

Having this information prior to scheduling a zoom call to discuss your project helps us determine where you are in your journey to high performance, sustainable living so that our team can best serve you. 

Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to you within 2-3 business days to follow up on your inquiry. 

Have questions? Contact us here. 

 

Contact Information

How did you hear about New Frameworks (NFW)?*

 

Understanding Your Custom Panel Package

Our custom Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are designed to meet the unique needs of your project. Whether you're building a residential home, commercial space, or mixed-use development, our panels can be tailored to suit your specific design and performance goals.  

Our kits are designed with durability, performance, and ease-of-use as our priority. Our panels can be easily assembled by any local general contractor or builder with minimal equipment, and we are always excited to collaborate with new tradespeople to help ensure a successful build.

 

Your panel package is designed to simplify the building process while maintaining the highest standards of performance and sustainability. Each package includes:

  • Insulated Wall Panels: Custom-engineered to your specifications.

  • Floor and Roof Panels (if applicable): Providing a seamless, energy-efficient envelope.

  • Exterior Sheathing (CDX Plywood): Structural support and air barrier, ready for on-site finishing.

  • Detailed Installation Guide: Custom to your project, ensuring ease of assembly.

  • 10 Hours of Live Technical Support: Our team is available to assist with installation questions and troubleshooting throughout your build.

  • (Optional) On-Site Installation Consultation: Available for projects within a 4-hour drive of Essex or Montpelier, VT. This paid service includes a two-day site visit to provide expert guidance on the assembly process.

  • (Optional) Panel Assembly Services: For projects within a 1-hour drive of Essex or Montpelier, VT, our team can provide on-site assembly of your panels, delivering a fully enclosed, weather-tight shell.  

  • (Optional) Base Coat Plaster Application: Panels can be shipped with a pre-applied interior plaster base coat for faster, safer on-site finishing.

  • (Optional) Intello Air Barrier: Optionally pre-applied in our shop for enhanced interior air sealing.

Design Collaboration & Engineering
Our service includes structural engineering for the panels, covering all loads and tie-downs to your foundation. We work closely with your design and build team to ensure the panelized system integrates seamlessly into your project. If needed, we provide an engineer’s stamp in applicable states.

Commitment to Sustainability & Community
By choosing New Frameworks panels, you’re investing in a product that supports local agriculture and forestry, reduces carbon footprint, and embodies a commitment to regenerative building. Your purchase also helps sustain our multi-racial, queer, and trans-owned cooperative, driving equitable business practices and climate-just solutions.

 

What type of structure are you planning to build?*

 

At What Stage of Development Is Your Project?*

 

Which types of panels are you interested in?    *

 

What is the anticipated square footage of the building footprint?*

 

What factors are important to you in this project?

 

 

Project Coordination

To help us address your needs and ensure everyone involved in your project is supported, we’d like to understand who is on your team and who may need to be part of the conversation as we move forward.  

Who is currently on your project team?
(Check all that apply)  

 

Which role best describes you?*

 

Are you the primary decision-maker for this project?*

 

 

Financing/Budget
The cost of our custom panel packages varies depending on the scope and complexity of your project, but typically range in cost between $28-$43 per square foot of panel area. These prices include the panels kit itself as well as our standard design and engineering services to develop your project.

Please read our Overview of SIPs document for more detail on how to estimate your project.

Example:

  • A wall measuring 10 feet high and 40 feet long has a total surface area of 400 square feet.

  • Cost ranges from $9,600 to $12,900, based on a rate of $32-$43 per square foot.

Even with window and door cutouts, this would still be costed at 400 square feet.  While material savings occur in the cutout areas, the increased complexity required to integrate the windows in the panels generally offsets this, resulting in no significant change in the overall cost per square foot for the preliminary estimating process.

By involving our team early in your design process, we can help optimize your design to minimize costs while achieving your vision.

 
 

 

What bests describes your current situation regarding financing or access to capital for your project?*
 
How do you plan to finance this project?*

 

What is your total budget for this project, including building construction and site work costs?

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Timeline

What is your timeline to break ground on construction?*

 

Project Location

To help us better understand your project’s needs, we’d love to learn more about the land where your project will take place.

Which land situation best describes you?*

 

Permitting/Zoning Requirements

Each county has its own zoning and permitting requirements, and we'd love to learn where you are on your journey so we can meet you where you're at.

 

Do you already have the necessary permits for your project?*

 

Additional Services

New Frameworks is able to ship our Structural Insulated Panels anywhere in the country. We also provide on-site assembly of our panels within a 1-hour radius of Essex, VT or Montpelier, VT, and we are growing our network of certified Seed Partners throughout the region to expand our range for these assembly services.

What is your preferred approach to assembling your panels?*

 

 

 

Thank you!

We deeply appreciate your taking the time to reach out to us. A member of our team will typically respond to your inquiry in 2-3 business days.

Please Contact Us if you have any additional questions!