SIP Construction Blog

Planning & regulations

Building Regulations and SIP Panels

Constantin Tiseanu · 23 June 2024

Explore building regulations and SIP panels, including insulation, energy performance and design considerations. Read construction guidance from TRJ.

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Sedum Roofs on SIP Buildings

Constantin Tiseanu · 3 March 2024

Explore sedum roofs for SIP garden rooms and annexes, including drainage, biodiversity and design considerations. Plan a roof around your building.

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SIP Panel Construction

Constantin Tiseanu · 2 March 2024

Explore SIP panel construction for garden rooms, granny annexes and extensions. Learn about insulated building systems, installation and year-round use.

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SIP Panel U-Values

Constantin Tiseanu · 29 May 2023

Understand SIP panel U-values and British Standards, with factors to discuss for insulation, construction details and a coordinated building specification.

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SIP Panels vs Timber Frame

Constantin Tiseanu · 30 March 2023

Compare SIP panels vs timber frame construction for insulation, structure and installation. Explore factors to discuss when choosing a building system.

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Foundations

Garden Room Foundations

Constantin Tiseanu · 22 March 2023

Explore garden room foundations, including screw piles, concrete pads and rafts. Compare options based on your site, building and ground conditions.

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Garden rooms & design

Garden Building Cladding

Constantin Tiseanu · 21 March 2023

Compare garden building cladding options, including cedar, Thermowood and silicone K-render. Explore appearance, maintenance and finish considerations.

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