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GREEN SIP Construction
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What are SIPs?
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SIPs are the 21st Century Building Material of choice.
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high performance building system for residential and light commercial construction. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB). SIPs are manufactured under factory controlled conditions and can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective. Building with SIPs will save you time, money and labor.
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Are Structural Insulated Panels More Expensive?
Building with SIPs generally costs about the same as building with wood frame construction when you factor in the labor savings resulting from shorter construction time and less jobsite waste. Other savings are realized because smaller heating and cooling systems are required with SIP construction. |
USDA Loan Approval
Learn more from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): They support the use of structural insulated panels (SIPs) and other forms of “alternative building materials” that improve energy efficiency for USDA-sponsored loans. |
Tax Credits
Maine State and Local Tax Credits:The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. |
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SIPs and ENERGY STAR
The Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR for New Homes program provides guidelines and verification methods for new homes that are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). |
Better Indoor Air Quality
A SIP home or commercial building allows for better control over indoor air quality. SIPs do not contain any VOCs or other harmful chemicals that can affect occupant health. The components used to make SIPs (foam, oriented strand board, and adhesive) meet some of the most stringent standards for indoor air quality. |
National Green Building Standards
Starting in 2007, Certified by the American National Standards Institute, this comprehensive green building program covers single-family homes, multifamily homes, residential remodeling projects and land development. |
