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?
Manufacturers of Structural Insulated Panels in the Western U.S.
Pbssips.com - Premier Building Systems (PBS) is the largest
SIPs manufacturer in North America. Great website with
information for builders, dealers and homeowners interested in
Structural Insulated Panels. Based in Fife, Washington.
S Panels SIPS manufacturers - Idaho Falls, ID SIPs
manufacturer that focuses on building green homes and
buildings.
ICS SIPS manufacturers - Fort Collins, CO company
manufactures Insulated Component Structures (ICS), which are
SIPS with a variety of surfaces that allows them to have
numerous commercial, residential, and specialty applications:
IB Panels - Manufacturer and distributor of Structural
Insulated Panels (SIPS) in Jerome, Idaho.
Earthcore SIPS - Lafayette, Colorado manufacturer of
structural insulated panels. see link to news story below
Earthcore SIPS expands in Lafayette
April 19, 2011 Earthcore SIPS finalized an agreement that
allows it to expand production capacity to meet the
increasing demand. The company will now occupy a 30,000
square foot manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Colorado.