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An alternative building system to a conventional stick built home is called SIPs. SIPs is an acronym for Structurally Insulated Panels. SIPs are made up of rigid form core insulation, laminated between two (2) layers of wood sheathing called OSB (Oriented Strand Board).
Heating and cooling your home represents almost one half of the money you will spend on energy every year. If your home is poorly insulated, those costs can be even greater. The amount of insulation as well as its effectiveness is “key” to your energy usage.
With today’s modern technology there are many alternative products and techniques to build a home other than the traditional stick built home. One of the most popular alternatives is using Insulated Concrete Forms, also known as ICFs. ICFs are forms or molds with built-in insulation which accept reinforced concrete.
A building envelope is a combination of the foundation, wall and roof assemblies all working together to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you and your family while maintaining the structural integrity of your home. In other words, it keeps your home tightly sealed to prevent the outdoors from coming in. The more tightly sealed your home, the less energy loss you will have.
Heating and cooling your home represents almost half of the money you will spend on energy every year. If your home is poorly insulated, those costs can be even greater. The amount of insulation as well as its effectiveness is key to your energy use.
Today, there are nine (9) types of insulation used in home construction and remodeling. The type of insulation used can be based on the area of the house needing insulation as well as the budget requirement for that item.
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