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SIS – Braced for Performance

Walls that are braced for performance … that's a key advantage of STYROFOAM SIS™ Brand Structural Insulated Sheathing. Its robust structural integrity comes from the high-pressure laminated structural member that provides strength to the wall assembly and reinforces the insulating foam.

The lightweight panels are simple to work with – 1/2" boards are just one-third the weight of oriented strand board (OSB). Yet durable STYROFOAM SIS™ Brand Structural Insulated Sheathing is strong enough to stand up to the rigors of job-site handling, plus:

  • Meets or exceeds structural codes for wall sheathing
  • Can be adapted to both 2x4 and 2x6 construction
  • Provides excellent structure for wall panelization and manufactured housing
  • Eliminates the need for wood structural panels and housewrap, metal T-bracing or wood let-in bracing
Related Information
BLUEPRINTS™ – Continuing Education for Code Officials: March 2009 Issue (1MB PDF)
Wall Bracing Resource Center
Code Report – ESR 2436 (362KB PDF)

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