July 2006
This overview of structural insulated panels includes basic information about what they are, costs, benefits and drawbacks, and real-world feedback from field evaluations.
Structural Insulated Panels TechSpecs will also help you learn what it takes to switch to using building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), what to consider when determining if they are right for your next project, steps to take if you decide to use this building technology, and additional resources for more information.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Prepared by:
NAHB Research Center
4 pages