SIPs News

Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPs, are specialised building panels used for constructing floors, ceilings and walls. Builders and designers use them widely because of their durability and high energy efficient design, and are available from SIPs Industries in various lengths, widths and thickness options.

What are the benefits of using SIPs?

SIPs offer many substantial benefits to designers, architects, builders, and the residents and can be used as a roof surface, for flooring and external walls.

More Internal Space

Firstly, using SIPs panels for roofing allows you to eliminate the need for roof trusses. This means you can create more living space underneath the roofing. And using SIPs for external walls means you can enjoy thinner, but more insulating walls giving you more internal space.

Easier to Use

SIPs are also easier to manipulate compared to conventional construction materials. This means there are no design limits allowing you to create unique designs and structures. Plus, designers and architects love using them because they can use CAD drawings to design the panels.

Faster Build Times

Builders also prefer using SIPs because this type of material allows them to shorten the length of the construction time. A SIPs construction generally takes about one third of the time of conventional building methods such as brick & tile.

High Insulation Properties

SIPs' excellent insulation properties make them perfect for the hot Australian climate, as it takes three times as much energy to cool a home than to heat it.  That means you can significantly reduce your monthly electricity bills. New legislation is ensuring that Australian homes are energy efficient, increasing the importance of insulation.

SIPs home owners also agree that they are better for soundproofing compared to other types of building materials.

Less Building Costs

SIPs are a more streamlined, efficient building system requiring less labour and site hours, saving on the labour cost component of the project. (Labour accounts for around 50% of conventional build cost). Building with SIPs also reduces wastage and excess with pre-cut panels, there is a lesser range of trades is required on site and site clearing is minimal.

And, add to that there are less hidden costs such as scaffold and equipment hire and rubbish removal.

The Best Building Product from the Most Experienced Team

SIPs have become more and more popular over the years because of the many benefits that they offer to owners, builders, designers and architects. Not only can you save time on costruction, but also you can dramatically reduce your energy costs saving you even more over the long term.