SIP panel -  picture header
SIPs (Structural Insulated Panel) Manufacturer
SIP panel - picture footer
Copyright 2007 Foam Laminates of Vermont. All Rights Reserved.
SIP Panel & SIP Home Manufacturer
SIP panel - Foam Laminates of Vermont logo
Alden B. Dow - an architecture student of Frank Lloyd Wright - experimented further with the concept of structural panels. Dismayed over the lack of proper insulation in Wright's Usonian homes, concerned about energy efficiency, and fearful over depleting natural recourses, Dow sought to create a structural panel with an insulated core. In 1950, Dow did just that and as a result he is generally credited with creating the first structural insulated panel.

Dow's earliest SIPs were employed in homes located in Midland Michigan. The panels were composed of 1 5/8 in. styrofoam cores for the necessary insulation and 5/16 plywood facings to add structural support for the load bearing walls. These same SIPs were installed over roof framing on 42 in. centers. Many of these original SIPs can still be found in homes today.


Previous   Intro   1  2   3   4   Next
Alden B. Dow is considered by many to be the first practitioner of SIPs.
                                       Part 2
Previous   Intro   1   2   3   4   Next
About Foam Laminates
   Email, Phone & Addresses
   Request Information
   Vemont Frames

Our SIP Products
  
Structural
   Hybrid Component
   Post & Beam & Enclosure

SIP Specifications

SIP Pricing


Why choose us?


Where do I start?

SIPs vs Stick Framing

SIP Installation Manual

FAQs

Home Gallery

Architects & Builders

Home Show Schedule

External Links

Site Map