![]() Just take it from Stephen Munn, the general manager of SIPs manufacturer Insulspan. One thing that may strike consumers at the outset is the higher up-front cost of SIPs, but their abundant benefits more than make up for it over time (in dollars and comfort). SIPs have been a consistently reliable and strong choice since they arrived on the market, and the recent introduction of graphite into some versions has added an even bigger boost to their already impressive insulating properties. The white core is typically polystyrene, expanded polystyrene (most common), Styrofoam or polyurethane - the same durable-yet-lightweight foams used in bicycle and motorcycle helmets. Other materials used in SIPs include plywood or sheet metal, mainly in commercial applications. The composition varies by manufacturer, but generally, a SIP is a solid core of insulation sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board (OSB). The two mirror and reinforce each other’s strengths, from their sustainability to the swiftness with which they come together due to precision manufacturing. Installation of structural insulated panels is quicker, cleaner, and more cost effective than traditional framing.In construction, structural insulated panels (SIPs) and timber frame homes are a bit of a power couple. Off-site fabrication makes SIPs a big part of our green construction practices.SIPs help create long lasting, sustainable timber frame homes with outstanding air quality, moisture control, reduced noise pollution, and accurate temperature regulation.Using SIPs combined with timbers maximizes floor space, adds flexibility to hybrid designs, and can lower overall costs.Smaller HVAC units save energy, space, and money. SIPs increase timber home operating efficiency by creating an air-sealed, super insulated environment that requires smaller HVAC systems. Higher R-value for your walls and roof means less heat loss and less energy needed for heating and cooling. ![]() These properties allow the system to work in concert with other energy-efficient components like windows, doors, and HVAC systems to reduce heat lost by 40-60% over standard wood-framed construction. SIP assemblies provide much higher effective thermal resistance than other construction methods.Based on the reliable performance of SIPs, ENERGY STAR for Homes chose to eliminate the required blower door test for SIP homes to meet ENERGY STAR standards. Tests have shown that structures built with SIP wall and roof panels are 15 times more airtight than their stick framed counterparts with fiberglass insulation.BENEFITS OF BUILDING TIMBER FRAMES WITH SIPs. ![]() Information on the many benefits of using SIPs can be found wherever you look. ![]() SIPs are widely regarded as a win-win both for the environment and for homeowners. They are produced with such precision that, once installed, they provide the most airtight and well insulated building envelope system available. Our SIPs are cut to exact specifications by a computer-guided machine off-site by our partners at Insulspan. Along with your timber frame, they are the structural building blocks of your home’s enclosure system. SIPs stands for structural insulated panels. ![]()
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