SIP panels: what is it, features of the material, advantages and useful properties

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Buildings made of alternatives to concrete and brick materials. Technologies like these hold great promise. When choosing modern materials, many people have a question: what are SIP panels? This material is already well known and has proven itself very well. Before purchasing this material, you should familiarize yourself with its pros and cons, as well as with the main characteristics.

Different types of houses are made of similar slabs, most often they are cottages with one or two floors.

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1 SIP panels: what is it and what are they used for?
2 SIP panels: reviews of residents, pros and cons
3 Basic material properties
- 3.1 Features of houses from SIP panels: photos and options
- 3.2 Average cost of SIP panels
4 Varieties of insulation
5 How to choose material: useful recommendations
6 Video: the price of building a house from SIP panels

SIP panels: what is it and what are they used for?

SIP panels, photos of which can be seen in our review, are durable and convenient building materials. It consists of two OSB boards, which are separated by a layer of insulation - expanded polystyrene. All interlayers are attached with polyurethane glue. OSB consists of wood chips, which are compressed using special resins. Such products are easy to install and efficient.

The diagram shows the main constituent elements of this product

Buildings made using this technology are called "Canadian". The end part of the sip panel is equipped with grooves with which the elements are attached to each other.

Helpful information! In some cases, in the frame structure, instead of beams, racks made of SIP-fabric are used. This ensures that there are no cold bridges at the joints.

You can build a full-fledged building in a short time

SIP panels: reviews of residents, pros and cons

They can say about the positive sides of the sip panels, reviews of residents, the pros and cons of the material will allow you to make the right choice.

This construction canvas has the following advantages:

high-quality thermal insulation: in cold periods, heat is well retained in structures made of such material;
good soundproofing: sip panels are thin, but at the same time do not allow sounds and noise to penetrate into living quarters;
the material is lightweight: no expensive and powerful foundation is required;
being built in the shortest possible time;
construction work is carried out at any time of the year;
savings on transportation;
are resistant to mold;
are distinguished by an affordable price and ease of installation;
are considered environmentally friendly and safe products.

The structure of vulture - slabs can be revetted with any material you like

The structure from SIP-plates can be revetted with any material you like

To get a better idea of what sip panels are, it is worth reading the reviews that point out some of the shortcomings of the material:

panels are flammable;
are not resistant to rodents.

The construction of buildings from this material requires the construction of lightweight foundation options

Helpful information! SIP panels are coated with a special compound during production, which improves the quality of the material and fire resistance. For protection from rodents, the insulation is treated with a special resin.

Vulture slabs are easy to build and can be done even in winter

The construction of SIP-plates is easy to erect, and you can do it even in winter

Basic material properties

To understand what a SIP panel is, you need to study the important characteristics of this material. An important parameter is the value of the heat transfer of the product. The resistance index of the plates is 2.8 W / mC, with a foam polystyrene thickness of 100 mm. This value corresponds to the norms of SNiP. If the thickness is more than 220 mm, then this value will reach 5. For comparison, a layer of brick of 400 mm with an additional layer of mineral wool of 80 mm reaches 2 W / m ° C.

Helpful information! SIP plates, which are 220 mm thick, are superior to other materials in thermal insulation properties. This saves on heating costs in winter and on air conditioning in warm weather.

Comparison of thicknesses of commonly used materials with the same thermal conductivity

Features of houses from SIP panels: photos and options

Houses made of SIP panels have special properties. Photos allow you to see the best options. Details for the frame are made in specialized industries. All elements of the future building are prepared at the factory and then transported to the construction site.

A building of any configuration can be erected from vulture plates. At the same time, great opportunities are provided when choosing a design.

A building of any configuration can be erected from SIP-plates. At the same time, great opportunities are provided when choosing a design.

These houses have the following positive aspects:

low cost, which is associated with small expenses for the production, storage and transportation of material;
no special equipment is required during installation;
work can be carried out throughout the year;
interior decoration is carried out in a month or two;
finishing work can be carried out immediately after the completion of construction.

Helpful information! There are no drafts in the houses erected using vulture technology, since the joints of the canvases are equipped with a thorn-groove mechanism.

You can use such a structure even in severe frosts, if you properly insulate the house and conduct a high-quality heating system

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Projects of frame houses, photos and prices. Why is frame technology so popular? How much is such a house worth? Read more in a separate publication on our portal.

Average cost of SIP panels

What are SIP panels? Reviews will help you find out better. In this case, you should pay attention to the cost of production.

The table shows the prices taking into account the type of filler.

Panel (filler) type	Thickness, mm	Average price per m2, rub.
Expanded polystyrene	50/80/100/150/200	870/920/940/1020/1100
Polyurethane foam	50/75/100/150	1140/1340/1600/2080
Basalt fiber	50/75/100/150	1040/1180/1350/1660

The price may vary depending on the overall dimensions of the canvas.

Dimensions, mm	Average cost, rub.
25001250118	2780
25001250168	3200
2500625174	2050
30301220170	2990

There are certain criteria for evaluating the additional heat-insulating material that is used in the sip structure

There are certain criteria for evaluating the additional thermal insulation material that is used in the sip structure

Helpful information! Internal partitions should also be made from vulture canvases. Such walls are distinguished by excellent soundproofing qualities, and they do not need to be further leveled.

Varieties of insulation

For building a house, SIP panels are considered an excellent solution. What is it, the used heaters.

A building made of this material is practically not blown through

The following options are used as heat insulating and sealing materials:

expanded polystyrene has a porous structure, good vapor permeability, resistance to parasites and fungi, as well as durability;

Expanded polystyrene is one of the most popular insulation options

mineral wool provides excellent sound and heat insulation qualities of the material, resistance to aggressive environments and high temperatures;

Working with a mineral wool product requires compliance with certain safety measures

polyurethane foam is used in humid climatic conditions, as it is characterized by the best characteristics in waterproofing. Also resistant to fungi and mold;

SIP-sheets with this insulation can be of different sizes and thicknesses

fiberglass is rarely used. Good sound absorption characteristics are considered to be an important advantage.

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Insulation for the walls of the house outside for siding. How to choose a high-quality insulation and what types exist? Read more in a separate publication of our portal.

On the diagram, you can see which materials are necessarily used in buildings from SIP sheets

Helpful information! If the thickness of the sheets is not more than 200 mm, then two people are enough to build a building in two weeks. If more than 200, then the efforts of four people will be required, since the plate weighs about 60 kg.

How to choose material: useful recommendations

It is recommended to select only high quality SIP panels. In this case, you should not focus only on considerations of economy. Excessive savings can lead to the need for an early repair or dismantling of poor quality canvases. In cheap material, poor quality glue is often used, which is unevenly distributed. In this case, the layers of OSB can be easily separated even with slight pressure.

The use of special equipment will speed up the construction process

In such products, poor polystyrene can be used, which easily ignites and releases toxic substances.

SIP walls are not as thick as brick or stone

Quality products must be highly resistant to combustion and even self-extinguishing.

The quality of the material affects the increase in the operational life of the structure

The following recommendations will help to verify the quality of SIP panels:

the quality of the purchased products should be checked personally;
do not rely only on the cheapness of the goods;
plates must be ordered from manufacturers or dealers who have a good reputation;
errors in the size of the canvases can occur even from trusted manufacturers.

Helpful information! When constructing a building from such material, there is no need to insulate the roof or zero overlap. The canvases are distinguished by excellent thermal insulation qualities.

Additional decoration with decorative panels will make the building even more durable and warm

The method of erecting buildings from ready-made vulture panels is unique in the speed of work. Moreover, even a two-story cottage can be created in 12-15 days. By choosing the right material, as well as observing the construction technology, you can build comfortable and economical housing from modern slabs, in which you can live throughout the year.