Faqs About Sips

As one of the UKs top suppliers of structural insulated panels or SIPs

, SIPs Direct (http://www.structuralinsulatedpanels.co.uk/) understands that there are still some areas of this innovative building system that are unclear to newcomers. In fact there are a number of questions about SIPs that come up regularly, which is why SIPs Direct have compiled this list of answers to the FAQs about SIPs.

What are SIPs? SIPs stands for structural insulated panels, and is the term given to a panel building system most famously used in flat pack house construction. The panels are made from polyurethane foam (at the core) and oriented strand boards (OSB).

How are they used? SIPs can be used as outer walls, interconnecting walls and roofs. This makes them ideal for flat pack house construction as the same materials can quickly and easily be used for 90% of the build.

What makes them different? The foam core means that insulation is an inherent component of the SIPs system. Insulated panels are much more energy efficient, they are strong and flexible, yet light and therefore easy to manoeuvre. They are also highly cost effective.

Are SIPs new? Although SIPs are relatively new to the UK building industry, they have been in use in the United States, Canada and Japan since the 1950s. It is only with the relatively recent prevalence of flat pack house construction that SIPs have really taken off, however.

How safe are SIPS? SIPs are as safe as any other regulated method of construction. They have passed every major fire test available.

What makes them environmentally friendly? One of the most well-known features of structural insulated panels are their green credentials. They are the most environmentally friendly building system because they cut down on on-site waste (they are constructed off-site), they are airtight and highly energy efficient thereby cutting down on energy consumption and cost.

To see all of these features of SIPs in practical action, visit http://www.structuralinsulatedpanels.co.uk/ to find out how they can be used and to watch a video of a flat pack house construction using SIPs.

by: Jumping Spider

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