What are SIPs Overview | Structural Insulated Panel Association Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high-performance building system for residential and light commercial construction The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB)
SIPs SIPs are the simple way to build high-performance structures that meet or exceed building requirements and energy codes SIP panels are the easiest method to reach standards for Air Infiltration, R-Values and Continuous Insulation while significantly reducing time and labor
Frequently Asked Questions about SIPs The most frequent questions about designing, building and owning a structure built with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Structural Insulated Panel Association - SIPs Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are suitable for all types of homes from luxury ocean view to affordable multifamily and energy-efficient ADUs Browse these residential SIP examples, using the search fields at the right for specific types and locations
SIP Installation | Structural Insulated Panel Association General Do's and Don'ts for Handling and Installing SIPs – 2 pages of top tips; Building with SIPs: NEED TO KNOW – 20-page document, with 10 building considerations and checklists to help reduce the builder's learning curve and achieve high-performance building with SIPs
Builder Landing Page | Structural Insulated Panel Association - SIPs Building with SIPs is the quickest method to reach the ever-increasing standards for air infiltration, R-values and continuous insulation SIPs are easy to install, and they go up 50% faster than stick framing
Structural Insulated Panel Association - SIPs SIPs vs Stick Frame Cost Analyses Download the pilot results below for a cost comparison on three actual projects; one non-SIP custom home, a SIPs single-family home and a SIP multi-family building Use this study along with the video High-Performance Enclosures: Faster, Better and Greater Value Three Pilot Results w STCBT - Sam Rashkin