SIPs/ICFs

News and information on purchasing and using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs).

NAHB Research Center partners with SIPA

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jim Austin

The Structural Insulated Panel Association will join the NAHB Research Center and a team of remodeling contractors to research cost-effective solutions for residential energy efficiency improvements in New York State. The NAHB Research Center was selected to receive a $300,000 … Read more »

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Constructing energy-efficient buildings with SIPs is fast and simple

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

By Bim Fischer If structural insulated panels (SIPs) grew in the forest as trees do, it’s likely stick framing never would have taken off. Given a choice between installing large section SIP walls, roofs and floors at one time versus … Read more »

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A Better House Inc. begins construction on first-ever ICF military barracks

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Nashville-Based Green Builders Chosen To Build Landmark ICF Housing In Ft. Campbell Nashville, Tenn. – A Better House, Inc., Middle Tennessee’s most-established Insulating Concrete Form builder and integrator of energy-efficient, green building products, recently won the bid to construct the … Read more »

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Utah home takes top SIPA honors

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) recognized five extremely energy-efficient and unique buildings constructed with structural insulated panels (SIPs) during its Building Excellence Awards ceremony at the SIPA Annual Meeting & Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. Now in its ninth … Read more »

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IntegraSpec receives British Board certification

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Tom Maher, President, IntegraSpec GB has announced the British Board of Agrément examination completion and approval of Certificate # 11 / 4820 for IntegraSpec ICF products. The BBA Certificate was issued February 25, 2011, and was presented recently to Maher’s … Read more »

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SIPs

Posted on April 20, 2010 by admin

Projects built with structural insulated panels (SIPs) are enjoying a surge in popularity as people find out how efficient they are
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SIPs, ICFs and insulation options

Posted on April 20, 2010 by admin

Smart ways to keep the outside out and the inside in
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Chart-topping products of the year

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Rural Builder staff

What products caught readers’ interest in 2009? Here are the top attention-grabbing products from the pages of Rural Builder magazine, based on interest measured by readers’ use of the "circle" numbers and follow-up with reader service card information requests.
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