Introduce a new building material with its specific application in a project?

STRUCTURAL INSULATION PANELS (SIPS)

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are one of the most airtight, well-insulated building systems
on the market today. Because of the tight seal, SIPs are great for eco-friendly building. An
airtight home requires less energy for heating and cooling and allows for better control over
air quality. Some SIPs are FSC-Certified, ensuring that the wood used for the panels comes
from sustainably managed forests. There are many advantages to building your home with
SIPs. Here are a few.

SAVE ENERGY

Up to 40% of a home’s heat loss is due to air leakage. SIPs solve this problem by creating a
superior building envelope with minimal air exchange and high thermal resistance.

SAVE RESOURCES

Foam and oriented strand board (OSB), the two main components of SIPs, require less energy
and raw materials to produce than other building structures. SIPs have the power to reduce
the waste generated during home construction to ensure the most efficient use of material.

IMPROVE AIR QUALITY

A home built with SIPs provides better control over indoor air quality, since the airtight
building envelope minimizes or eliminates incoming unfiltered air. As for the fresh air that
does enter the home — controlled ventilation filters out contaminants, toxins, and allergens
while dehumidifying the air to reduce mold growth potential. In addition, SIPs do not contain
VOCs or other harmful chemicals, another potential air quality risk of non-SIP builds.

SAVE TIME

With each wall coming as a complete unit, there is no need for time consuming stick framing,
insulation, etc. A complete house envelope can be built in a matter of days instead of weeks.

DRAWBACK

This material highly relies on the mechanical ventilation system due to the high airtight level
for a high indoor air quality and human comfort and health.

A limitation to use on the high-rise buildings.