Joe Pasma, P.E., is the technical manager for Premier SIPs by Insulfoam. The company manufactures high-performance, energy-efficient structural insulated panels. A licensed structural engineer, Pasma has worked with SIPs for almost two decades. He can be reached at (800) 275-7086.
As building materials and methods become better at sealing air leaks, the question arises, “How tight is too tight?” In terms of energy efficiency, one cannot build too tightly. Reducing air leakage is critical to lowering heating and cooling energy consumption.
