SIPS Structurally Insulated Panels The following links will tell you what SIPS are and why they are such a popular construction material.
Look at this Video – basic SIPS http://www.sips.org/about/what-are-sips Using SIPS – advantages http://www.sips.org/media/structural-insulated-panels-overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KL9OlCtM5mM Oriented strand board (OSB), also known as sterling board, sterling OSB, aspenite, and smartply in British English, is an engineered wood particle board formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. Green Sustainable Building with SIPS. http://www.builditgreen.co.uk/structural-insulated-panels/advantages-of-SIPs.html Cladding, Surface finish on timber buildings http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/key-choices/structural/sips-how-they-work
Your Task Explain what SIPS are – include a labelled diagram: How are they used in construction? What are their advantages over traditional building techniques? How are the houses built with SIPS more environmentally friendly than traditional builds?