Hello,
I am trying to decide between building a timber frame home and a SIP (structural insulated panel) house and hoping to hear from anyone who has built with SIPS. I am very familar with timber frame as have been living in US for over 10 years where most homes are timber so certainly would never consider block built home. I have done some research on SIPS over here in US but wondering what peoples experience in Ireland is? (hoping to move back in a year or so and build house).
1)I have checked out Kingspan Tex Haus website, is that the only company in Ireland that supplies SIPS?
2)How do SIPS compare cost wise to a timber frame packet?
3)Were there any problems with electricians or plumbers being familar with how to wire/plumb these homes?
4)Is noise a factor in these homes? That is one of the big complaints I see on the US forums on SIPS.
5)Time frame for package to be made and erected.
Any other information greatly appreciated.
I am trying to decide between building a timber frame home and a SIP (structural insulated panel) house and hoping to hear from anyone who has built with SIPS. I am very familar with timber frame as have been living in US for over 10 years where most homes are timber so certainly would never consider block built home. I have done some research on SIPS over here in US but wondering what peoples experience in Ireland is? (hoping to move back in a year or so and build house).
1)I have checked out Kingspan Tex Haus website, is that the only company in Ireland that supplies SIPS?
2)How do SIPS compare cost wise to a timber frame packet?
3)Were there any problems with electricians or plumbers being familar with how to wire/plumb these homes?
4)Is noise a factor in these homes? That is one of the big complaints I see on the US forums on SIPS.
5)Time frame for package to be made and erected.
Any other information greatly appreciated.