Is SIPs construction considered to be environmentally sustainable?
Yes, Eco SIPs Homes Structural Insulated Panels are manufactured using OSB sheathing and timber products from sustainably sourced and managed plantations. All our engineered wood products have PEFC chain of custody certification
Timber is considered a sustainable building material because it is derived from a renewable source and has low embodied energy
The graphite EPS core in our Structural Insulated Panels has a BRE green guide rating of A+
It is CFC and HCFC free
Has zero Ozone Depletion Potential
Has a (GWP) Global Warming Potential rating of zero