structural insulated panels
Structural Insulated Panels provide the ideal solution for those clients who
want to create an airtight building with exceptional levels of thermal insulation.
SIP panels are the ideal wall choice for achieving all levels of the Code For Sustainable
Homes. Because of their superior strength, SIP homes are constructed using less
timber than is required for a traditional timber frame. This results in an external
envelope with few thermal bridges. Minimal thermal bridges combined with high quality
polyurethane core results in very low U values in comparison with other forms of
construction. SIP panels are assembled using adhesives and sealants to glue the
components together. This results in a very airtight structure. Because of the way
they are assembled SIP homes are able to achieve their required air tightness
prior to wall finishing`s being fixed. SIP panels are suitable for walls as well
as roof structures and are ideally suited to projects with room in the roof design.
SIP panels are made from Orientated Strand Board (OSB) facing boards with a CFC
free/ODP zero closed cell polyurethane core.
BuildaKit SIPs form part of a system that is quick and easy to erect, is
supplied with comprehensive detailed drawings and assembly instructions and is available
either as a supply and erect package or supply only.
This panel is available in
a range of thicknesses and is supplied in 1200mm wide modules up to 6500mm long.
This product is supplied as standard with all internal partition walls, i-joist floor
systems and SIP, trussed or traditional roof framing. Alternatively this wall frame
can be mixed with any of the products within our range.
- Exceptional thermal properties
- Lower heating bills
- Very airtight building
- Robust solid skin
- Lightweight building material
- Service void battens
- Internal wall linings
- SAP calculations FREE OF CHARGE with this product
SIP Panels with infill timber as specified by the structural engineer
The two OSB facing layers integrated with the PU core provide racking resistance
Tyvek membrane
0.21 W/m2K
2 m3/hour can be easily achieved.
Panels are supplied in 1200mm wide modules up to 6500mm long
A Rating
When lined with 12.5mm gyproc wall board duplex (or similar), fixed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions, SIP achieves 30mm fire resistance to BS
476: part 21. Greater fire resistance can be achieved if required. Please consult
BuildaKit for further details.
In two storey buildings this type of wall frame is finished using 12.5mm plasterboard.
Boards can be skimmed prior to the application of a decorated finish or alternatively
joints and nail holes can be taped and filled using a dry lining system.