What are structural insulated plywood panels (SIPs)?

Structural insulated plywood panels are prefabricated building panels that combine load-bearing plywood skins with an insulated core. They provide structure, insulation, and rigidity in a single element, improving thermal performance, airtightness, and construction speed compared to traditional framed walls.

Are G-Brick panels structural or just insulation panels?

G-Brick panels are fully structural, not just insulation boards. Developed by Garnica, they integrate structural plywood facings with an insulated core, allowing them to act as load-bearing wall, roof, or floor elements depending on the system design. Please refer to the G-Brick Technical Manual.

Are SIP boards suitable for Australian climate zones?

Structural insulated plywood panels are suitable for a wide range of Australian climate zones, from cool-temperate to hot-mixed regions. Their performance can be tailored through panel thickness, detailing, and external finishes to suit local NCC and energy-efficiency requirements.

Worker installing lightweight plywood panels with crane for construction, structural use

Structural Insulated Panels

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Modern buildings demand more than strength alone. They require airtightness, thermal efficiency, speed of construction, and predictable performance over decades. Our structural insulated plywood panels, based on G-Brick technology by Garnica, are engineered to meet these demands in a single, integrated system.

Inspired by Passive House design principles, structural insulated panels combine load-bearing plywood skins with an insulated core to create a rigid, energy-efficient building envelope. The result is a panel that delivers excellent thermal performance, reduced thermal bridging, and outstanding dimensional stability without compromising structural integrity.

Applications: Passive House and low-energy homes, prefabricated housing and modular builds, tiny homes and transportable buildings, commercial and community buildings seeking high energy ratings