Foam Laminates of Vermont -- SIPs Manufacturer : Components Of A SIP

SIPs (Structural Insulated Panel) Manufacturer

SIPs manufactuerers use various different materials as the facing, but oriented strand board (OSB) is the main material currently in use.There are two main reasons why OSB is the facing of choice for SIPs manufactuers. First, it is highly enineered wood product that has been rigorously tested and found to be structurally supportive enough to act as a load-bearing wall. Second, OSB is readily available in multiple dimensions, a criteria demanded by the SIPs industry.

Foam Laminates of Vermont uses the highest qualithy OSB currently available to maufacturers. In addition, our OSB panels have a fully waterproof bond with an Exposure 1 rating by the Engineered Wood Association (APA). An Expore 1 rating means that our SIPs are designed for applications and locations where potential long conctruction delays could result in significant exposure to weater. Finally, our SIPs are treated with an an edge selant in order to combat the tednecey of wood to absorb moisture.