Builders Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for all Climates Author(s) Lstiburek Joseph W Organization(s) Building Science Corporation, BSC Publication Date January, 2015 Description A book about structurally insulated panels.
Equivalency of SIP Walls to Light Frame Wood Construction Subjected to Seismic Loading Author(s) Structural Insulate Panel Association Organization(s) SIPA Publication Date January, 2021 Description Article in the SIPA Technical Bulletin (No. 11) comparing the earthquake resistance of light-frame wood shear wall construction to residential construction with structural insulated panels (SIPS).
Building America Special Research Project - High-R Walls Case Study Analysis, RR-0903 Author(s) Straube John, Smegal Jonathan Organization(s) Building Science Corporation, BSC Publication Date March, 2009 Description Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers Description Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
Double Walls for More Insulation Description Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.