The foam insulation used in SIPs is extremely effective because it is solid and consistent throughout the home. In addition, SIPs are made in large sections, up to 8'x24', meaning there are fewer gaps and heat or cooling loss due to air infiltration.

SIP homes have repeatedly demonstrated annual energy savings of 50-60% when combined with other high performance systems. SIP test homes monitored by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory had heating and cooling costs as low as 45 cents per day.

Home energy use has a sizable impact on the environment. Homes account for 15% of energy use nationwide, and release on average 22,000 lbs of CO2 into the atmosphere annually, roughly twice as much as the average car. Building a SIP home that uses half the energy will be the same as removing one car from America's highways.

One of our favorite SIP product is made without any lumber, making it the only non-combustible building solution on the market. This product is described below.#

System Design

• 8 ft, 9 ft, & 10 ft panel lengths cut to fit dimensional lumber
• Mold and mildew resistant materials, ASTM D 3273
• Moisture resistant skins and core
• Eliminates need to install additional vapor barrier
• Reduced labor time and costs - less skilled labor required
• Panels pre-cut and numbered to match your floor plan
• Pre-cut window and door headers and under-window panels
• Pre-cut wiring chases
• Optional factory installed box openings and boxes
• Panels are ready to finish on both the interior and exterior sides
• No drywall to hang
• More buildings can be built in less time with fewer associated expenses
• Recyclable, contains no CFCs
• Reduces lumber usage
• Dow STYROFOAM® Brand Extruded Polystyrene Core