Structural insulated panels
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
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Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.