In March of this year, a deadly tornado ripped through the town of Clermont, Georgia. Elton Palmer's home, built with SIPs, was among the few left standing. Five other homes were completely destroyed less than a quarter mile away. An experienced three-person crew can complete the panel erection of a standard 2,000 sq. Because windows, door openings and roof gables can be precut within the SIPs at the point of manufacture, precision measuring and cutting at the job site are significantly reduced.
SIPs also make inside finish work easier to complete.
Drywall goes up fast by affixing it to the interior OSB panel. Cabinets also are installed quickly since they can be bolted directly into the OSB panel and electrical distribution is easily accomplished by running electrical wire through horizontal and vertical chases that run inside of each panel. Because SIPs effectivey replace conventional stud-wall construction, fewer mature forest products need to be harvested. And because SIPs offer superior insulation qualities, heating and electric bills are reduced and the result is that fewer fossil fuels need to be burned. SIP Applications SIPs are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be used to construct a variety of different residential and commercial buildings.