Transcription of 1 – About SIPs and CSIPs - General Panel
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18 1 about sips and csips This report focuses on a relatively new technology and a relatively small industry within the larger scope of the building community. In addition, by addressing cementitious-faced sips , this report addresses an even narrower segment. To put this report in perspective, we first review the current status and practices of the SIP industry. What are sips and CSIPs ? sips are high-performance composite building panels used in floors, walls, and roofs for residential and light commercial buildings. These panels are fabricated in a factory and shipped to a construction site, where they can be quickly assembled to form a tight, energy-efficient building envelope. sips are a simple composite sandwich Panel . ASTM International defines simple sandwich panels as a three layered construction formed by bonding a thin layer (facing) to each side of a thick layer (core). 1 The term composite refers to any material in which two or more distinct materials are combined together, yet remain uniquely identifiable in the mix.
18 1 – About SIPs and CSIPs This report focuses on a relatively new technology and a relatively small industry within the larger scope of the building community.
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