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SIPA - Structural Insulated Panel Association
  • How do SIPs react in a Fire?
  • Why do SIPs Buildings require Mechanical Ventilation?
  • SIPs Outperform Stick & Batt
  • SIP R-Values (Calculated R-Values)
  • Building, Testing & Monitoring (Habitat/SIPA/APA Project in Plains, GA)
  • SIPA Report on the Juneau, Alaska Roof Issue (Questions and Answers)
  • Do SIPs contain Formaldehyde? (technically yes, realistically no)

SIP R-Values (Calculated R-Values)

SIP Panel Thickness

4 1/2"

6 1/2"

8 1/4"

10 1/4"

12 1/4"

EPS

14.4

21.6

27.9

35.1

45.9

XPS

19.5

29.5

38.3

48.3

58.3

Polyurethane

21.7

32.9

N/A

N/A

N/A

Consult the panel manufacturer to verify R-values. R-values can vary between SIP manufacturers.

Calculated R-values for generic structural insulated panel (SIP), including 7/16” oriented strand board (OSB) on each side.  Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is Type I per ASTM C578-07.  Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is Type IV – Type X per ASTM C578-06.  Polyurethane information is derived from the range of products offered by SIPA Member manufacturers.  Please consult SIP manufacturers for actual R-value information.

R-values do not include wall coverings (interior or exterior) and/or air film values.

All listed R-values are at mean temperature of 75° F.
 

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