Structural Insulated Panels
Product Guide
As energy codes grow stricter and the demand for sustainable, high-performance buildings increases, builders and designers are turning to advanced construction methods that deliver superior insulation, reduced air leakage, and lower long-term energy costs. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) represent one of the most effective solutions available today — offering a building system that is stronger, tighter, and more energy-efficient than conventional stick-frame construction.
This publication is designed for: builders, architects, engineers, designers
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of SIP technology, from how panels are manufactured to how they are designed, installed, and code-compliant. It includes real-world performance data, construction details, and reference tables to support informed decision-making on projects of all types and sizes.
Key sections include:
What are SIPs?
Why use SIPs?
How SIPs help save energy, the environment, time, labor and money
Design advantages
Applications
Design and construction considerations
Mechanical systems
Assembly
IRC and prescriptive method
SIPs attachment details
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
