Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are high-performance, pre-assembled panels made up of three parts: two strong oriented strand boards (OSB) laminated on both sides of an expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid foam core. This sandwich of materials creates an insulated panel 2-3x stronger than a conventional stick-frame wall.
SIPs can be used for floors and roofs, giving design flexibility and superior insulation capabilities.
Learn more about the benefits of owning a SIP-framed house compared to traditional stick framing.
Three words that every commercial builder likes to hear: Uniformity, Quality, & Speed. Explore below and discover how these words will change how you do projects!
From exterior to interior walls, you can expect the precision that comes when building with SIPs. Each panel is carefully manufactured to meet the exact specifications needed by your project.
SIPs are manufactured and assembled in a controlled, closed environment. This allows for every detail and nuance of your project's walls to be monitored and ensures that what is delivered to the work site is exactly what is needed to finish the job right.
With quick assembly and faster dry-in times, work on the interior and other projects can start at a much faster rate. You'll also spend less time sorting materials. The old adage " time is money" holds true for any construction project. It just makes sense to build with precision and speed in a cost-effective way.
If your client can dream it, SIPs can fulfill it. SIPs are cut to specifications and can be used as walls, floors, and complex roof systems. Because they are much stronger than stick framing, SIP walls can accommodate true vaulted ceilings.
SIP homes were first constructed in the 1930s, and the original SIP homes are still standing strong. Some SIP houses have withstood multiple hurricanes.
Once you start designing with a green, high-performance product like SIPs, it is hard to go back to conventional stick-framing projects. Architects and Engineers recognize that a design is only as good as the materials that are used. There are many reasons that designing with SIPs is a preference for forward-thinking professionals. Here are a few reasons for all the buzz:
Residential and commercial SIP buildings save roughly 60% on their energy bills. The R-value of SIPs ranges from 16-49, respectively.
SIPs are known for the ability to bear incredible loads and stand up to natures tantrums (storms, high winds, hurricanes and more).
The inner Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam core, coupled with the treated OSB outer shell, provides a natural insect repellent barrier to your structure.
The EPS inner core is a closed-cell structure that makes absorption and/or migration of moisture virtually impossible.
