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.
What are Structural Insulated Panels?
See a Structural Insulated Panel House in Vermont
Foard Panel, a respected manufacturer of Structural
Insulated Panels has a great website with photos of homes
that have been built using structural insulated panels. The
site also includes links to great information on structural
insulated panels and recommendations for products to use
in the installation of SIPS. This link takes you to a page with
pictures of a home built in Brattleboro, Vermont using Foard
Structural Insulated Panels.
http://foardpanel.com/project-gallery/proctor-house/
Vermont SIPS Builders