Just what are SIP's?
SIP stands for Structurally Insulated Panel or Stress Panels. These Panels are an extremely
strong super-insulated structural building component used for floors, walls, and roof. The
system consists of two composite lumber facings adhesively laminated to high-performance
rigid insulation.
strong super-insulated structural building component used for floors, walls, and roof. The
system consists of two composite lumber facings adhesively laminated to high-performance
rigid insulation.
| Why should you consider using Stress Panels over conventional stick-built methods? |
TIME SAVING
The Stress Panel system reduces
construction time to hours or days
opposed to weeks with virtually no
material waste. Custom panels are
factory assembled to precise job
specifications with pre-framed door
and window openings as well as all
electrical runs in place.
MORE COMFORT
One of the most exciting features of a
Stress Panel structure is its great
physical comfort. Stress Panel creates
an environment that is more
economical and easily controlled. In
addition with physical comfort, SIP
structures are also very quiet,or sound
absorbent, clean and super efficient.
THERMAL
PERFORMANCE
Stick-built walls were originally
designed to be structural, but there
was not much philosophy concerning
insulating a stick-built structure. With
Stress Panels, the insulation is no
longer a hit-or-miss afterthought, but
an integral part of the structure. The
rigid foam insulation is solid, laminated
between the OSB, so there is no air
movement within the wall; nor are
there studs acting as thermal breaks.
The Stress Panel system reduces
construction time to hours or days
opposed to weeks with virtually no
material waste. Custom panels are
factory assembled to precise job
specifications with pre-framed door
and window openings as well as all
electrical runs in place.
MORE COMFORT
One of the most exciting features of a
Stress Panel structure is its great
physical comfort. Stress Panel creates
an environment that is more
economical and easily controlled. In
addition with physical comfort, SIP
structures are also very quiet,or sound
absorbent, clean and super efficient.
THERMAL
PERFORMANCE
Stick-built walls were originally
designed to be structural, but there
was not much philosophy concerning
insulating a stick-built structure. With
Stress Panels, the insulation is no
longer a hit-or-miss afterthought, but
an integral part of the structure. The
rigid foam insulation is solid, laminated
between the OSB, so there is no air
movement within the wall; nor are
there studs acting as thermal breaks.
STRENGTH
Extensive structural testing has been
completed during the code approval
process. In all tests, panels proved a
great deal stronger than codes
required, because they create a
monolithic structure that reacts similar
to a beam. Load design charts are
available for engineering, along with a
report summarizing results of
structural and fire testing.
QUALITY
While straight walls are virtually
impossible to achieve with stick
framing, Stress Panels assure you of
straight flat walls, with no bulging
framing members. A continuous wood
surface provides a sound nail base for
conventional exterior and interior
finishing material - no more warped
studs to worry about.
Extensive structural testing has been
completed during the code approval
process. In all tests, panels proved a
great deal stronger than codes
required, because they create a
monolithic structure that reacts similar
to a beam. Load design charts are
available for engineering, along with a
report summarizing results of
structural and fire testing.
QUALITY
While straight walls are virtually
impossible to achieve with stick
framing, Stress Panels assure you of
straight flat walls, with no bulging
framing members. A continuous wood
surface provides a sound nail base for
conventional exterior and interior
finishing material - no more warped
studs to worry about.
A few more Benefits of SIP's
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Stress Panels have consistently proven they outperform other methods of construction in
energy efficiency. The most dramatic results are the reports by the happy customers of
Stress Panel, but there remains a significant level of scientific data as well. Perhaps the
best measure of how energy efficient an entire wall assembly is has been developed by
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, (ORNL). The testing method takes into account energy
losses for the structural members, corners, joints and around windows, not just the value
of the insulation.
FIRE RESISTANCE
One often asked question about SIP construction is the performance and safety in fires.
Stress Panels pass all North American Standards for residential construction. In addition,
we have completed exhaustive testing for multi-family and commercial structures requiring
one-hour fire resistive assemblies.
STRAIGHT WALLS
Stress Panel construction uses flat foam and engineered non-veneer OSB to make panels.
This means no bulging studs. No twisted lumber. No shrinkage due to drying. No cups or
warps as found in out-dated stick framing. Drywall installers have flat surfaces and don’t
have to look for studs to screw into. Cabinets hang on a flat plane without shims or ugly
nailing misses.
JUMBO PANELS
Larger panels mean more floor, wall or roof area put in place each time a panel is set.
Panels up to 8 feet by 24 feet are common. Stress Panel, Inc. was one of the pioneers of
this jumbo SIP technology. Commercial contractors rely heavily on these for both fast track
and large area jobs.
Use EASY TO USE
In the real world of construction, contractors like using wood products. One attribute about
panels is their consistency as an engineered wood product.
Stress Panels have consistently proven they outperform other methods of construction in
energy efficiency. The most dramatic results are the reports by the happy customers of
Stress Panel, but there remains a significant level of scientific data as well. Perhaps the
best measure of how energy efficient an entire wall assembly is has been developed by
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, (ORNL). The testing method takes into account energy
losses for the structural members, corners, joints and around windows, not just the value
of the insulation.
FIRE RESISTANCE
One often asked question about SIP construction is the performance and safety in fires.
Stress Panels pass all North American Standards for residential construction. In addition,
we have completed exhaustive testing for multi-family and commercial structures requiring
one-hour fire resistive assemblies.
STRAIGHT WALLS
Stress Panel construction uses flat foam and engineered non-veneer OSB to make panels.
This means no bulging studs. No twisted lumber. No shrinkage due to drying. No cups or
warps as found in out-dated stick framing. Drywall installers have flat surfaces and don’t
have to look for studs to screw into. Cabinets hang on a flat plane without shims or ugly
nailing misses.
JUMBO PANELS
Larger panels mean more floor, wall or roof area put in place each time a panel is set.
Panels up to 8 feet by 24 feet are common. Stress Panel, Inc. was one of the pioneers of
this jumbo SIP technology. Commercial contractors rely heavily on these for both fast track
and large area jobs.
Use EASY TO USE
In the real world of construction, contractors like using wood products. One attribute about
panels is their consistency as an engineered wood product.
Enthusiastic Customers Acceptance
Customers love the Stress Panel concept. It reduces
energy cost throughout the life of the structure, reduces
construction time and building costs are comparable with
those conventional stick construction.
In conventional stick construction, thermo-siphoning or
convection lopping is caused by warm air movements in
gaps or spaces within the insulated cavity. An air current
in the cavity, caused by the rising warm air, draws away
heat or cooled inside air. When the cool and warm air
meet, condensation is formed within the cavity, damaging
in insulation factor of the wall. Joints around windows
and doors, voids in batt insulation, wood studs and nails
all cause energy leaks.
energy cost throughout the life of the structure, reduces
construction time and building costs are comparable with
those conventional stick construction.
In conventional stick construction, thermo-siphoning or
convection lopping is caused by warm air movements in
gaps or spaces within the insulated cavity. An air current
in the cavity, caused by the rising warm air, draws away
heat or cooled inside air. When the cool and warm air
meet, condensation is formed within the cavity, damaging
in insulation factor of the wall. Joints around windows
and doors, voids in batt insulation, wood studs and nails
all cause energy leaks.
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