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Default Insulated foundations for Structural Insulated Panels SIPS

From the how thin can a wall be thread, mention of SIPs.

Looking around found this interesting thread about potential for cold bridging rotting the sole plate of the wall out:

http://www.ebuild.co.uk/topic/15950-...k-sips-panels/

Insulated foundations certinaly seem to push cost and complication up a bit.

But if just building a garage with a shorter design life , SIPs do look competitive...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Structural...-/201587444237
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