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Choosing the right Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) company or supplier is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning a high-performance building project. SIPs are not just another building material — they become the structure, insulation, and...

It’s a common question: Which SIP panel brand has the best energy-efficiency ratings? The short answer?Most reputable SIP manufacturers offer comparable energy performance — because energy efficiency in SIP construction is largely driven by panel thickness, core type,...

FischerSIPS has had the pleasure of doing work with commercial real estate developer Terry  Hunt. Terry’s garage is the first project we have worked on together and we are both excited to  do more. We had the opportunity to interview Terry and hear his...

If you are building a new house, it's normal to think about each expense that goes into it as one more that eventually has to be paid for. One by one, they add up to a more expensive home and a more expensive monthly payment, right? But unlike other materials that...

Sonoma County, CA – Tubbs Fire: Reports indicate SIP homes with non-combustible cladding survived the blaze while nearby wood-framed homes burned. The tight SIP envelope and lack of venting reduced ember penetration and flame spread [11]. New Zealand – Kaikoura...

 As housing prices continue to climb, many homeowners are exploring new ways to build their dream homes without breaking the bank. DIY methods are a great route to keep costs manageable. To understand more about this trend, owner FischerSIPS Damian Pataluna...

It has been well over a year since the plant expansion for FischerSIPS was completed! It’s time to check in with the owner, Damian Pataluna, to see how it has impacted the company. What are the biggest changes you have seen within FischerSIPS since the plant expansion...

Damian Pataluna, Donald Ferrier and his daughter Heather Ferrier Laminack, who runs the office, have had a friendship and working relationship for over 20 years. It all started when Donald was stuck in a bind with another panel supplier by not making good on a promise...

Meet John Barrows, a trusted partner of FischerSIPS for upwards of 10 years! John first began working with SIPS in the early 1990s before they were well known. Since then, SIPS have become more widely accepted and a larger part of the new construction market. Before...

As you are creating your list of New Years resolutions, make this the year to get started on your new home project! - Beat the Spring rush to save yourself time and money by getting ahead so that you can relax by summer time. Say to yourself, “This is the year I am...

FischerSIPS was recently featured on My Southern Home, aired on WBKI-CW 58 Louisville, discussing some of the various uses and advantages of structurally insulated panels. Kimberly Greenwell talks with Damian Pataluna to learn more about how SIPS are built, what the...

Meet Michael Nietupski, a valued sales representative for FischerSIPS! Michael, aka Mike, is an essential part of FischerSIPS as he has been a part of the team for 16 years and is part of the family. His role goes beyond the label of sales representative because this...

After a very busy 3 years and running out of room, FischerSIPS decided it was time to move forward with the expansion that Damian had been dreaming of for 10 years.  It was decided to add a 100 x 75 wide addition to the rear of the building, effectively doubling our...