Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are made by pressure injecting polyurethane foam between two outer boards. This creates strong, insulated sandwich panels that are lightweight and easy to install on any construction site. SIPs can be crafted in a range of thickness and can be used in any build, including residential, industrial, and commercial. SIP panels are a great way to upgrade your project, and here we have put together the top ways SIPs can benefit your build.
Eco-Friendly
Structurally insulated panels are one of the most eco-friendly building materials on the UK market. The method used during fabrication produces little waste and uses minimal energy. SIPs offer long-term benefits – thanks to their low U-Value, they greatly increase the thermal efficiency of buildings resulting in fewer drafts and lower noise penetrations. The higher-quality insulation that SIPs provide reduces the need for artificial heating methods, thereby decreasing the levels of harmful CO2 emissions.
Flexibility
SIPs are a great alternative in any build, thanks to their versatility and flexibility. Structural insulated panels can come in any size and any thickness, and can therefore be used for a variety of applications, including flooring, roofing, and both internal and external walls. A SIP construction is a single-shell load-bearing structure, in which the load is spread over the entire area of the structure, and can be up to five to seven times stronger than a regular timber frame construction. Thanks to the style and nature of roofing SIPs, the need for roof trusses is negated, creating a vaulted space above the living area and capitalising on loft space that is often wasted in a regular build. SIP-constructed houses can also be clad in any material, meaning any designer can compose a visually pleasing build that maximises space.
Time is money
SIPs are extremely easy to construct on-site and often result in the entire project being completed quicker than larger, more traditional builds. Machined at a specialist factory off-site, SIPs are cut to your specific dimensions, including exact measurements for windows and doors. Once at the building site, they rarely need to be adjusted and can be immediately installed following the corresponding fitting designs, making the process quick and easy. Such rapid construction means that less time is spent on-site overall, leading to a reduction in labour and equipment hire costs.
Structural insulated panels are one of the most advanced, sustainable, and cost-effective building materials. At SIPS UK, we are proud to be at the forefront of this next generation of construction. To learn more about our products get in touch with a member of the team on 01933 353501 or send an enquiry through our online contact form.