Hoekstra Construction LLC

01/25/2026

When the contractor and architect collaborate… with equal parts professionalism and sarcasm Roycroft Design

11/07/2025

Handcrafted timber frame. High-efficiency SIPs. Northern Minnesota charm— built to last (unlike our drone) 😆 Extreme Panel Technologies Roycroft Design

09/14/2024

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09/14/2024

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Cool video on the efficient way to build with SIPs.

Might even notice a familiar face in the video!

Dive into the world of innovative home building with our latest video from Birmingham, Alabama! Sponsored by Extreme Panel Technologies, we explore a revolut...

02/27/2024

Plate Install

Plate 1 - After we square up the foundation and snap our chalk lines, we install sill sealer and the treated wood plates on top of the concrete. This provides a seal between concrete and the wood.

Plate 2 - Once the plate is bolted down, we cut the excess anchor bolt off and prepare to install the second plate that we will attach the SIP panel to.

Plate 3 - Sealant is applied between the two wood plates for an air tight seal. The top white plate is set in so the SIP will sit flush to the treated plate.

02/19/2024

All of our wall panels for the house and garage arrived on one truck. All materials needed to assemble (nails, lumber, splines, etc) arrive on site at the same time. No need to run to a big box store, everything is included with the package.

Don’t know who was more excited to see the truck today, the homeowner or our crew! Time to get to work!

02/15/2024

The start of something awesome!

Here is the road map for SIP assembly…

Pic #1 - This shows a 3D representation of how the building looks once assembled and where each individual panel is placed.

Pic #2 - This pic shows looking down on the floor plan and how the numbered panels are laid out.

Pic #3 - This is a view from the inside of the building showing where the window and door location are within each wall.

02/12/2024

Headed 300 miles north to start a new build.

02/05/2024

Most people are not aware of SIPs, what they are or how they work in construction.

SIP stands for Structural Insulated Panels - the next step in performance home building. These panels provide superior insulation and strength, making them the perfect choice for a sustainable and energy-efficient build, lower margin for error, ease of construction, and lower costs (there is a substantial difference in utility costs over time!)

The noticeable gap in energy efficiency is achieved through the panel design. The panels are a combination of treated and compressed wood with a hard foam core sealed together. The panels are designed to interlock at assembly kind of like a giant puzzle. Each panel is cut to snugly fit the project specs.

If you plan to build a house, make sure you understand the options best suited to bring your ideal home to life!

02/01/2024

Helped another builder get his full sip house enclosed before winter arrived.

01/29/2024

01/29/2024

SIP (Structural Insulated Panels) are the Smart and Green alternative to Traditional Stick-Built Construction. I have seen these benefits first hand within my business and on my jobsites.