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.
A vapor barrier must be continuous to work effectively, and this is where conventional stick homes have issues. For instance, most homes have breaks in the vapor barrier at electrical receptacles, switches, lights, window and door frames, and other locations where the ceilings and floors meet. A SIP home provides a continuous foam core that is virtually impregnable to moisture flow.
Inadequate vapor barriers can cause humid air to pass through the surfaces and cause condensation where it reaches the dew point, often within the inside or outer wall surface. This is a serious problem because it can cause rotting of the wood members, mold and fungus growth, and peeling or lifting of exterior paint.
Building with SIPs traps the dew point in the foam where it cannot access moisture sensitive wood. In this way, there is no need for expensive vapor barrier products. Simply put: SIP homes can prevent the growth of cancer causing mold and fungus, prevent the rotting of structural supporting wood, and reduce exterior painting.
Inadequate vapor barriers can cause humid air to pass through the surfaces and cause condensation where it reaches the dew point, often within the inside or outer wall surface. This is a serious problem because it can cause rotting of the wood members, mold and fungus growth, and peeling or lifting of exterior paint.
Building with SIPs traps the dew point in the foam where it cannot access moisture sensitive wood. In this way, there is no need for expensive vapor barrier products. Simply put: SIP homes can prevent the growth of cancer causing mold and fungus, prevent the rotting of structural supporting wood, and reduce exterior painting.
An often over looked feature of a new home, is the comfort level of the inhabitants. Recently, homeowners have reported a high level of comfort with their new SIP homes. This is not a surprise since heating and cooling is more evenly distributed in SIP homes as consequence of the lack of hot and cold spots typically found in conventional stick framed homes. In other words, SIP homes are less drafty since they are virtually airtight.
Another serious problem facing traditional homes is the lack of adequate vapor barriers. A typical vapor barrier is some material (usually plastic or a foil sheet) that resists the passage of moisture through some medium (usually a wall or ceiling). The barrier helps to prevent interior or exterior moisture from penetrating an area where there is a significant temperature or vapor pressure differential. This is a crucial component in northern climates where there is a great dispersion between heated and unheated spaces.
Another serious problem facing traditional homes is the lack of adequate vapor barriers. A typical vapor barrier is some material (usually plastic or a foil sheet) that resists the passage of moisture through some medium (usually a wall or ceiling). The barrier helps to prevent interior or exterior moisture from penetrating an area where there is a significant temperature or vapor pressure differential. This is a crucial component in northern climates where there is a great dispersion between heated and unheated spaces.
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Why Build with SIPs?
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Alden B. Dow
Koopers Co. & Alside
The Resurgence
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Why not Stick Frames?
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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