SIP PANELS

OSB

OSB is made from fast-growing, small diameter trees that can be harvested from plantations, avoiding the need for cutting old-growth trees. Even the smallest scraps of wood can be turned into OSB, virtually eliminating waste.

EPS FOAM

EPS FOAM is a recyclable material that is completely inert in the environment, and is often used as a soil additive. Producing EPS foam insulation requires less energy than producing fibreglass insulation, and no CFCs are used in the process.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

SIP homes require up to 50% less energy to heat and cool than stick-framed homes, meaning less fossil-fuel consumption and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. The efficiency of a SIP building is a result of both the air-tight envelope the panels create and the substantially higher R-value of SIPs when compared to stick-framed walls.

AIR QUALITY

SIP panels release no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Because SIP built structures are so air-tight, indoor air quality can be closely controlled. This is a huge advantage to anyone with environmental or chemical allergies.