Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Manufacturer
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Manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
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Supporting the Green Building Industry.
Copyright 2008 Foam Laminates of Vermont. All Rights Reserved.
Supporting the Green Building Industry.
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 inch centers. Many of these original SIPs can still be found in homes today.
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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 inch centers. Many of these original SIPs can still be found in homes today.
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Alden B. Dow is considered by many to be the first practitioner of SIPs.
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Forest Lab & Frank L. Wright
Alden B. Dow
Koopers Co. & Alside
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Contact
Request Information
Printable Brochure
Vermont Frames
Building Green
Energy Star
Energy Efficient Loans
Green Tax Credits
Why Build with SIPs?
More Comfortable
Stronger & Safer
Faster to Construct
More Resource Efficient
Healthier Living
Save Money
Wave of the Future
Greater Energy Savings
Straighter Walls
More Design Friendly
Installation Manual
Pre-Delivery Preparation
Delivery & Getting Started
Wall Panel Installation
Roof Panel Installation
Products
Structural Panels
Hybrid SIPs
Timber Frames
Anatomy of a SIP
Components
Facings
Core Materials
Adhesives
How are they made?
History
Introduction
Forest Lab & Frank L. Wright
Alden B. Dow
Koopers Co. & Alside
The Resurgence
Trade Shows
FAQ
Why Choose Us?
Where Do I Start?
Why not Stick Frames?
Do You Build in Canada?
Architects & Builders
External Links
