Structured Insulated Panels (SIP)

Structured Insulated Panels (SIP)
Panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB), plywood or fiber-cement. SIPS are often used in panelized construction. They are an alternative to the foam core and are available with a core of agriculture fibers (such as wheat straw) that provides similar thermal and structural performance. The result is an engineered panel that provides structural framing, insulation, and exterior sheathing in a solid, one-piece component.