System Description

SIPs consist of oriented strand board (OSB) laminated with structural adhesives to an insect resistant EPS insulation core using SIP manufacturer supplied connecting splines, sealants, and SIP screws.  SIPs structural insulated framing systems are used for walls, floors and roofs.   Typically 6” panels are used for walls and 10” and 12” panels are used for floors and roofs with R-values to meet and exceed building code requirements.


Stronger:
SIPs framing allows longer spans that better withstand all weather conditions.  

Straighter:
Panels engineered with less warps and inconsistency than stick framing.

Labor Saving:
Complex roof systems, doorways and windows are pre-cut at the factory reducing cost by shortening the building time.

Greener:
Reduction in energy consumption results in a 50% - 60% savings on heating/cooling costs.

The Horizon Flats Project
 
A great little cabin of structural insulated panels with glulam beams. We used 10 1/4" panels for the floor and the roof with 6 1/2" panels for the walls. Total of about 680 sf and very cost effective and super insulated. These panels are the ideal component to cover a timber frame as well. The heating costs are 50-60% less than with a stick frame construction. Another benefit is the speed with you can erect these.

The Leavenworth Project

This was a church camp put up by an all-volunteer crew who had never put up a structure panel building.  Cougar Creek Timber Frame provided the panels and on-site supervision for a great crew team.