A SIPs construction system is made up of pre-insulated panels, commonly made up of orientated strand board (OSB) sandwiched together with a rigid insulation core. Panels are cut to size, timber edge sections added and openings put into place. Roof panels and internal loadbearing walls are made in the same way.

How is a SIPs panel made?

A SIPs construction system is made up of pre-insulated panels, commonly made up of orientated strand board (OSB) sandwiched together with a rigid insulation core. Panels are cut to size, timber edge sections added and openings put into place. Roof panels and internal loadbearing walls are made in the same way.

Are SIPs panels load bearing?

SIP walls can bear considerable vertical and horizontal loads with reduced internal studding. The load carried by the SIP is transferred to ground by the OSB skins, held in position by the fully bonded insulation core.