What are Structural Insulated Panels?
Alaska SIP Home Builders
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.