Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are high performance building panels typically made of expanded polystyrene sandwiched between oriented strand board (OSB) for use in walls, floors, and roofs that make buildings stronger, more durable and more energy efficient than conventional "stick-built" construction and are framed in less time. Builders who use our SIPs can save the owner as much as 50 percent on their heating and cooling bills while providing a stronger, cleaner living environment. ...
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EH Systems' primary SIPs are made up of foam, adhesive, and oriented strand board (OSB). The components used in the manufacture of our structural rated SIP panels are not used on our panels until they are tested by an independent third party test facility and approved for our use. This list of approved suppliers becomes our Approved Material Source list and we are audited each quarter for compliance to that list. Also during the audit each quarter, product samples are selected from our...
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Benefits to builders and consumers using SIPs from EH Systems:
Economic Benefits
When adhering to the process recommended by EH Systems, SIP building costs can be the same as wood frame, or "stick", construction while providing consumers with greater ongoing savings. A builder using EH System SIPs should experience savings in labor costs and the homeowner or end user may qualify for financial incentives such as an energy tax credit and an Energy Star rebate.
Using SIP construction and...
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Residential
SIPs can be used in most single family applications. Home sizes from as small as 400 square feet to in excess of 10,000 square feet have been constructed with SIPs.
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ABOUT SIPs