In his latest newsletter, Joe Lstiburek revisits problems that can occur when SIP... More
Nicole Tysvaer explains why SIPs, the building enclosure of JLC Case Study home,... More
Masonry backing is integrated with structural sheathing to simplify installation. More
Structural insulated panels go up fast, but the devil's in the details. More
Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPs, are made by bonding structural sheet material — OSB is the most common but plywood, gypsum panels, steel, or fiber-cement are also used—onto both faces of an expanded polystyrene (EPS) or polyurethane foam core. They can be used to build floors, walls and roofs. More