What are Structural Insulated Panels?
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)- a building material that
consists of panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene
or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented
Strand Board (OSB). Structural panels offer very effective
insulating qualities, rapid installation, and consistent quality
(minimizing waste). The use of OSB or waferboard for facings is
considered a positive use of wood resources. In addition, less
wood is wasted at the construction site than stick built homes
making structural insulated panels favorable materials to "green
building" organizations.
Custom Panelized homes in CT - Formed in 1984,
Arcanna Homes is one of the most specialized new
home builders in the Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT) area,
and an authorized dealer of Harvest Homes, the
North East's largest Panelized home construction
manufacturer.
Zero Energy SIPs home in CT - This is a great blog from
the builders of a Net Zero Energy Home built in
Connecticut by Jeremy and Karann Schaller. The award
winning house utilized Structural Insulated Panels.
JenRan Homes - Ashford, Connecticut home builders
that offer state of the art panelized system homes from
Harvest Homes.
Connecticut SIPS Builders