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SIP
Overview
The
advances in structural framing provide
alternatives to traditional stud-framed
homes. The traditional, time-consuming to
build, stud-framed homes are harder to air
seal, more labor-intensive and more
expensive to heat or cool over time due to
large amounts of lumber that occupy space
for insulation.
Is
there a better alternative to old-fashioned
stud framing? Structural insulated panels,
also known as "SIPs," are
typically made by sandwiching a polyurethane
layer of foam between two structural skins
of oriented strand board, or "OSB."
Frames built with SIPs are stronger than
conventional stud frames and a SIP framed
home takes less time to erect, saving you
money on labor. The airtight, draft-free
nature of SIP frames also saves homeowners
money on their energy bills.
There
are several ways to analyze the different
associated costs of construction in
conventional stick-built dwellings vs.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s).
In order to glean a better
understanding we need to break down the
different aspects.
Only by a complete systems analysis
can a contractor, developer, home or
building owner understand the complete cost
savings.
SIPs
are high-performance building panels for
floors, walls and roofs in residential and
commercial buildings. Each panel is
typically made using polyurethane foam
insulation sandwiched between two structural
skins of oriented strand board (OSB), but
other surfaces are also available to meet
your needs. The result is a building system
that is very strong, predictable, energy
efficient, and cost effective.
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