Structural insulated panels

“This is not how my dad taught me to frame a house!” Then again, dad heated with oil at 25 cents a gallon. The use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) is on the rise but it is still fairly uncommo…

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) provide high insulation value and an airtight building envelope to maximize energy savings.

As a modern construction method, structural insulated panels can make your build quicker and more efficient. Learn if it's right for your project in our complete guide

SIPs have been around for more than 40 years, yet few understand it can save 50% in energy costs. Click & you'll be surprised by what you see . . .

Learn More About Structural Insulated Panels or SIP's Used as Walls or Roofs at Foam Laminates of Vermont. View SIP products & Get a Quote!

Ian Clay explains how Kingspan TEK's unique jointing system creates a building envelope with continued insulation

Green-up your build: super-insulate as you frame! EZ SIPS is a REVOLUTIONARY new way to SUPER-INSULATE traditional stick-framed homes. It’s green, it’s cost-effective, and it’s super simple to use. Just stick frame and tilt-up like you’ve always done, but super-insulate at the same time in just ONE EZ step! EZ SIPS are 4-foot wide PATENT […]

Moisture flow by air leakage and vapor diffusion from the inside to the outside is a huge concern when building in extremely cold temperatures.

What does it take for gymnasiums or buildings with wide-open interior spaces to achieve a platinum certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating program? With a floor area of 700 m2 (7500 sf) and a ceiling height of 7.3 m (24 ft), a typical high school or junior college gym has a vast interior space to heat or cool—approximately 5100 m3 (180,000 cf) of volume—so an ultra-energy-efficient envelope is crucial.1