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SIPs VS Waste

How to Reduce & Recycle Construction & Demolition Waste We are all encouraged to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but have you ever considered what that looks like on a construction site? Troy Johns of Urban NW Homes did when he sought to reduce his job site waste. As recorded by...

Are SIPs Sustainable & Green?

The Environmental Factors of Structural Insulated Panels As more cities begin to require energy efficient and sustainable building practices, the search for green products is on the rise. One of the questions we hear a lot is, “Are SIPs a sustainable, and green, way to build?” The answer to this...

Green Building Pyramid

20 Steps to a Sustainable Home Did you know there are over a dozen ways to make your home more energy efficient? In fact, there are at least 20 major things you can do to improve your home’s performance. Unfortunately, many of us only do things, such as buy energy...

Building Energy Efficient Walls with Insulspan SIPs

Building Energy Efficient Walls with Insulspan® SIPs These days, energy efficiency is an important consideration in almost everything we buy. From appliances and cars to, yes, our homes, energy ratings matter. With buildings consuming 40% of the world’s energy, you can imagine how important energy efficient methods are when building...

The Benefits of a SIP Roof

The Benefits of SIP Roof Panels An important (and frequent) question we receive from builders and homeowners is, “What is the best way to insulate the roof of the house?” The short answer is: It depends on the roof design. We always add, however, that in almost every case-- an...

The Benefits of a SIP Floor

The Benefits of a SIP Floor When the underside of a floor, or part of a floor, is going to be exposed to the open air, homeowners and builders typically look to standard insulation products. Fiberglass batts, for example, are a typical solution. But, did you know Insulspan® Structural Insulated...