Structural insulated panels

Publication Year

1998

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Structural insulated panels are high-quality engineered construction products that combine several important components into a building system. Sometimes referred to as 'sandwich panels' or 'foam core panels', structural insulated panels (SIPs) are composed of a thick plastic foam layer sandwiched between two structural wood panel faces. The rigid plastic foam provides high insulation values while the structural panel faces contribute to the system's overall stiffness, strength and dimensional stability. Structural insulated panels are used in residential and low-rise commercial construction. They are used most often as roof or wall panels, but also can be used in floor construction and for other components such as dormers and window bays. They can be custom manufactured to match specific building plans. This publication from APA - The Engineered Wood Association describes the composition and features of structural insulated panels and provides examples of the types of construction applications where they can be used.

Document History

Superseded by 2007 edition.

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