SIPS and Timber Framing
A Natural Combination
Uncompromised Aesthetics- SIPs enclose the exterior perimeter of the building. The beauty of the heavy timber beams, posts, knee braces, purlins, and pegs remains exposed to the interior living spaces.
Cost Efficiency
- A timber frame enclosed with SIPs meets tax credit qualifications for energy efficient building.
- Lower operating costs as a result of the exceptional thermal performance characteristics of SIPs. Utility costs are typically 40 - 60% lower than a comparably sized home built with conventional framing methods.
- Enclosure occurs rapidly, thus reducing labor costs and exposure to the elements.
Environmental Performance
- EPS is a recyclable material.
- Less “wood fiber” is used in SIP-Timber Frame construction in comparison to conventional methods. The fine woods used for the timber frame will be available for reuse in the built-environment for generations to come. The OSB sheathing is produced from fast-growing and sustainable trees.
- Efficient pre-fabrication at the manufacturing level results in better utilization of materials and less on-site construction waste.
- The structural timber frame is completely insulated and protected from moisture and condensation.
Comfortable Living
- Highly efficient insulation and minimal building envelop air leakage results in a more easily controlled indoor living environment that is cleaner, more comfortable, and quieter than virtually any other building method.
Superior Strength
- Highly wind resistant.
- Exceptional performance under seismic load conditions.
- Testing during the code approval process, and observed performance over time, confirm that SIP-enclosed timber frames are a great deal stronger than the required by code.
Faster Construction Cycle
- Installation of panels is fast compared to alternative methods.
- Interior and exterior construction crews are able to work simultaneously and earlier in the process than usual.
