Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are composed of two layers of OSB3 (Oriented Strand Board) bonded to a core of rigid foam insulation. The thickness of the insulation can be adjusted to meet the specific thermal requirements of the intended application.
These components are compressed under high pressure and secured with a specialized adhesive, resulting in a structurally robust panel. Constructing walls with SIPs can significantly reduce the labor and time costs compared to traditional timber frame or masonry construction methods.
SIP Panels Weights & U-Values
Our SIP Panels come at a standard size of 2440mm x 1220mm with a variety of different insulation sizes to suit your needs.
Size
Thickness
U-Value
Weight
2440 x 1220mm
72mm
0.44
46kg
2440 x 1220mm
98mm
0.29
49kg
2440 x 1220mm
122mm
0.22
52kg
2440 x 1220mm
147mm
0.17
55kg
Benefits of building with structural insulated panels
Reduced Energy Costs
The continuous insulation and tight joints provided by SIPs result in an airtight building envelope. This minimises unwanted air infiltration, improving indoor comfort and reducing the load on heating and cooling systems.
High Structural Performance
SIPs are incredibly strong, with the ability to support significant loads, both vertically and horizontally. This structural integrity makes them suitable for various building types and for a varierty of usages.
Affordable Pricing
SIPs can provide cost savings in the long run due to their energy efficiency and reduced construction time.
Speed of Construction
SIPs can be installed quickly and efficiently, reducing the construction time compared to traditional building methods.
Ecologically friendly
Housing in Britain currently accounts for 27 percent of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions. By reducing the amount of energy used in buildings, architects, builders, and homeowners can contribute to a clean environment for the future.SIPs outperform other building methods in virtually every environmental category because the insulation is a component of the system, rather than an addition.
The outer skins of SIPs panels are manufactured from Orientated Strand Board (OSB). This is made from young fast growing trees which are deliberately grown in plantations accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Young trees produce oxygen and remove more carbon dioxide from our atmosphere than mature trees and are renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and non-toxic. To make a product with the same strength, timber uses 20% of the energy needed for concrete. Timber is naturally low in thermal conductivity and an excellent insulator. It is 15 times better as an insulator than concrete, 400 times better than steel and 1770 times better than aluminium.
Strength of build
SIPs are lightweight (approximately 25Kg/m2) making them easier and quicker to assemble on site. However, SIPs are also noted for their superior strength. SIP buildings are capable of withstanding extreme climate and weather conditions.
Once completed, a SIPs structure forms a monolithic shell which is up to seven times stronger than a conventional timber frame structure.
This provides a building with a very robust and solid feel which can be indistinguishable from a traditionally constructed building once complete.
