In place of our regular monthly meeting we took a tour of a SIPS (Structurally Insulated Panel System) home in Staunton, Illinois. Built by Troy Libbra of Better Way Builders, this 5-Star Energy Star home is located at 105 S. Timberview Dr., Staunton, IL.

Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) - This unique one piece product provides superior strength and insulation properties replacing conventional framing and insulation commonly found in homes today. Panels are pre-configured to exact custom shapes to create complete wall and roof enclosure systems while eliminating on-site waste. Each panel is composed of a polyurethane core with interior and exterior skins of oriented strand board (OSB). Panels are manufactured utilizing an injection system in which the foam bonds directly to the outer skins. SIPs are faster to erect, result in straighter, flatter walls, with excellent insulating properties, and are significantly stronger than the antiquated stick framing system. Panels come with a limited lifetime warranty and are designed to enclose and/or support all building types.