5. How are SIPs environmentally responsible?
Only timber from routine thinning of managed plantations is used in SIPs panels. The timber is certified and responsibly managed through all stages of processing and production.
SIPs construction has less wastage than traditional building methods, resulting in less landfill and the waste from panel production is 100 per cent recyclable.
SIPs deliver energy efficiency through their high insulation, air tightness and low thermal bridging properties, significantly reducing energy costs. The insulation qualities of SIPs panels mean that there is no requirement for heating and cooling and the building will be thermally comfortable year round.