The owners of this traditional house in Aberdeenshire added a SIPs extension to the existing building before tackling the renovation of the original cottage. SIPs Eco Panels was hired to deliver a supply and erect package, and provided the walls, roof and floor joists for the new addition
Capable of delivering ultra-swift build speeds, outstanding thermal performance and plenty of scope for unique architectural aesthetics, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are an increasingly popular option for bespoke projects. The pre-insulated boards can be used to create whole houses or sections of hybrid construction projects. Thanks to the exceptional standards of insulation and airtightness they can provide, this system is often a strong contender for Passivhaus builds, too.
1 What’s in a SIP?
The pre-insulated construction of structural insulated panels means that houses built using this system can deliver excellent thermal performance out of the box. “The units are made and processed under factory-controlled conditions,” says John Langley, director of JML Contracts. “Liquid polyurethane insulation is injected between two layers of oriented strandboard (OSB) and this forms a rigid core between the two outer sheets. The resultant construction system is extremely strong and highly energy efficient.”
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The June edition of Build It magazine is packed full of inspiration and advice for your self build, renovation or extension project - including:
• An amazing oak frame self build (page 20)
• Total makeover of a 1960s house (page 39)
• How to self build on a budget (page 64)
• Can solar hot water panels save you money? (page 71)
• Design details: exposed beams (page 74)
• Guide to designing the perfect barn conversion (page 90)
• Assessing a building plot's potential (page 100)
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