Structural Insulated Panels — SIPs

What are Structural Insulated Panels?

SIPs are designed as a structural sandwich with two exterior, continuous Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) on either side of an interior filled with expanded, polystyrene foam that is compressed and bonded to never come apart and to provide a continuous, durable and highly heat transfer resistant and water-resistant barrier.

What are SIPs used for?

SIPs can be used for exterior walls, roofs, floors, interior walls and also under slabs and in crawl spaces. Different thicknesses of panels offer different R-Values and certain thicknesses are recommended for specific areas in the structure.

Why use SIPs?

TCIH uses SIPs because they offer many features and benefits.