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:"