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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB), plywood or fiber-cement.

APA - The Engineered Wood Association
7011 So. 19th
Tacoma WA 98466
(253) 565-6600
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California Energy Commission
Media and Public Communications Office
1516 Ninth Street, MS-29
Sacramento CA 95814-5504
(916) 654-4287
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ICC Evaluation Service
5360 Workman Mill Road
Whittier CA 90601
(562) 699-0543
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Not-So-Big Showhouse in Orlando, Florida
Home incorporates a storm shelter as one of a number of PATH technologies in this demonstration home.
P.O. Box 41023
Lubbock TX 79409
(877) 700-6772
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PATH Case Study - SIPs Below Ground: Delivering Comfort Where It's Least Expected
The job: Learn the correct building practices -- and convince the building inspector.
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PATH technology helps homes stand up to Hurricane Charley
Manufacturer's system using fiber-cement structural insulated panels stands up to hurricane.
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Pulte Homes: Snap and Fit
Pulte Homes has started experimenting with computerized factory building to try and build better-performing homes quicker and at less expense.
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SIP School
The SIP School is a collection of professional individuals with combined experiences that cover all aspects of SIP construction. These experiences include: design, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, distribution, installation, training, consultation, and project management. The SIP School offers workshops thoughough their year at their West Virginia location. They also feature a self-administered database of SIPs professionals.
808 French Road
Shenandoah Junction WV 25442
(304) 266-9225
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SIPs Below Ground: Delivering Comfort Where It's Least Expected
Builder Curt Stendel of Panelworks Plus used Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) below ground when building a vacation home on Lake Minnetonka.
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Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA)
P.O. Box 1699
Gig Harbor WA 98335
(253) 858-7472
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Structural Insulated Panels Blog
Fine Homebuilding Assitant Editor John Ross chronicles his experiences as he investigates the use, application, cost, and advances in structural insulated panels (SIPs).
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TechPractices: 21st Century Townhomes, Bowie, MD
1996. To test, demonstrate, gain experience, and disseminate information about innovative home building products, systems, and technologies.
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TechPractices: AFM Study House, Minneapolis, MN
By optimizing this house's thermal envelope, energy costs and the size of the HVAC system were significantly reduced.
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TechPractices: Carl Franklin Homes, Kensington Park, Dallas, TX
Highly efficient, durable homes for entry-level workforce buyers in an eastern Dallas neighborhood.
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TechPractices: Controlled Environment Structures
They believe that using these panels results in a house that is more energy efficient as well as stronger.
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TechPractices: Habitat for Humanity of Westchester
A wide range of PATH-evaluated technologies and delivery methodologies were explored for use in six homes. These technologies and methodologies include insulated form systems, structural insulated panels, high-performance windows, drywall clips and stops, and pre-finished drywall corners.
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TechPractices: Hillside Oaks, Carl Franklin Homes, Dallas, TX
Packaging energy efficient, thrifty to operate, affordable housing.
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TechPractices: Island Presentation Partnership, Dewees Island, SC
Combining local climatic responses with new materials while protecting its sensitive ecosystems.
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TechPractices: Ocean Colony Landing, Component Structures, Marshfield, MA
Innovative technology to address regulatory concerns and cost issues, creating an instant hit near the Boston waterfront.
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This Old House: Walls (and Roof) That Won't Come Tumbling Down
This article describes the use of SIPs in new home construction in Carlisle, MA.
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ToolBase TechNote
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) - The Home Building Industry's "Hybrid"
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ToolBase TechSpecs
Structural Insulated Panels (PDF)
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