Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)

Nantucket Timber Frame
This shingle-style, sustainable timber frame house was manufactured off-site and assembled in stages.
A Flat Roof in a Cold Climate
A three-bedroom house in a cold climate challenges conventions with SIP wall construction, a unique floor plan, and a flat roof.
Updating a Cabin for Energy Efficiency
A 1970s kit house in Northern Minnesota is remodeled for year-round use with expansive glazing and exterior insulation.
Moisture Issues with SIPS and How to Avoid Them
While SIPS are a fast, easy way to build a well-insulated roof, building scientist Kohta Ueno explains what moisture-related problems can arise if you don't get your construction details right.
The Ultimate Built-In
The heart of the expansive bookcase in this modern remodel of a 1960s home is an original exterior wall stripped down to the studs.
Podcast Episode 103 — Cabinets, Windows, and Mold
JLC Live, SIPs drawbacks, timber-framed structures, and remediation.
Episode 37: Martin Holladay Talks Green Building (Part One)
The "Energy Nerd" sparks a discussion on global warming, living off the grid, and SIPs.
Air-Sealing SIP Seams
Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope.
Build It Right: Lessons From New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina can teach us many things. Make It Right wants safe, affordable, energy-efficient building to be one of them.
Six Proven Ways to Build Energy-Smart Walls
Whether you're building new or remodeling, use these alternative framing and insulating techniques to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and durable than a code-built house.

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