BUILDING WITH SIPS
Discover the basics of this modern construction technique and how it could benefit your build
This modern building system is engineered, factor y-manufactured and supplied in kit form as storey-height panels, which can be craned into place quickly and easily to reach weather tight stage much quicker than with traditional build methods. Comprising a high-per formance insulating core that ’s (t ypically) sandwiched by wood-based sheet materials, at first glance the panelised components look a lot like timber frame. So, what are the key benefits and dif ferences that could point you the direction of one or the other for your project?
1 DESIGN VERSATILITY
Most SIPs homes are architect-designed, with the kit engineered to achieve the look, quality and performance you desire. So, the only limits are your imagination and your budget. The system can be used to create strikingly modern homes as well as more traditional schemes, and clad with any material you choose, from timber to brick, stone, metal, render or a mix of multiple finishes.