SIPs are Straight - Structural Insulated Panels

Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Manufacturer

Manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
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	SIP walls have a continuous wood surface that is crucial for a solid nail-base for both exterior and interior finishes. This is an important feature since the drywall contractor no longer has to search for studs to place fasteners and screws. This allows drywall contractors to complete the work faster and easier resulting in a less expensive and superior final finish.
	Interior finishes such as cabinetry, moldings, flooring, and others can be much easier installed on SIP walls than stud walls since there is a continuous attachment surface. This allows greater design for cabinet makers since they are no longer constrained to expansions ending with studs.
	Heavy picture frames can be installed anywhere on SIP walls and are not limited to stud structures behind the drywall.

If you have ever looked down the length of a stud wall or a piece of dimensional lumber, you will often notice it twists, curves, twists, cups, and bulges. This is often due to moisture penetration, poor storing conditions, and/or inferior quality of lumber. However, this does not occur with SIP panels manufactured by Foam Laminates of Vermont.

We guarantee that you will receive a superior SIP home, one with SIP walls that are square and straight. Why is this important? As any builder can attest, non-straight dimensional lumber can negatively impact any stage of the building process.

Here is a list of some of the advantages our straight SIP walls have over stud walls:

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