134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation

Update: 2025-06-19

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Whole bunch of reasons to consider SIP building systems BUT switching from stick-framing is not a walk in the park. But UnBuild It has a ton of experience with SIPs. Next up: Just how stable are the R-values of rigid insulations (the plastic ones with blowing agents) over time? The boys spend just the right amount of time on this on...(just could not resist that).

PETE'S RESOURCES:

- "The Complete Guide to Building With Winter Panels:"

- BASC SIP Details (SIPA)

-"The BuildingGreen Guide to Thermal Insulation:"

- "A Study on Variation of Thermal Characteristics of Insulation Materials for Buildings According to Actual Long-Term Annual Aging Variation:"

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134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation

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134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation

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134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation