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Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) wall, roof and floor systems replace all exterior-supporting walls in buildings. Diverse in application, Structural Insulated Panels are used effectively in conventional, timber-framed, steel framed, log home, multi-unit and light commercial construction. Our structures are all steel frame structures. We also use SIP's for the interior supporting walls for added seismic strength, sound block and fire separation. Our panels are constructed with steel bracing as well, adding durability and strength to them. They have a 150 year life expectancy.

Durable and lightweight, inert foam is used in the fabrication of SIPs -- the same foams often found in bicycle helmets. The most common type of foam is EPS (expanded polystyrene), however XPS (extruded polystyrene) and polyurethane are other products used within the SIP industry. Our panels use urethane foam and do not feature an OSB or any other outer skin. This dramaticially reduces the chances of infestation by termites or other wood consuming insects.

Size and Thickness.

Structural Insulated Panels are manufactured in a variety of sizes and thickness. Again this depends on the specific building requirements. Our wall panels are 4" thick while our ceiling panels are 6" thick. One of the benefits of SIP construction is many panels are light enough to install by hand. For the larger assemblies and roof panels, a crane makes short work of the installation labor.

Insulation(R)Value.

Since urethane foam has a greater R value per inch than EPS or XPS, our SIP panels are highly insulative. The wall panels carry and R value of 41 while the ceiling panels carry an R value of 50. This translates to much lower heating and cooling costs than a conventional home.

Manufacturer/Fabricators.

A variety of manufacturer/fabricator suppliers exist within the SIP industry. Some manufacturers specialize in Structural Insulated Panels and only manufacture SIPs. For others, SIPs are one of many in a group of products they manufacture. The same diversity holds true for fabricators. Panels can be pre-cut by an independent service, separate from a manufacturer or by the SIP manufacturer itself. This final group of manufacturer/fabricators offers the most complete service - custom-made panels to fabrication to ready-to-install delivery and assistance. We custom manufacture and fabricate our panels according to building requirements and structural needs.

Applications.

SIP roof, wall and floor systems are used in a variety of building types. These can include conventional stick-built, log homes, timber framed homes, steel framed structures, multiunit complexes and light commercial buildings.

Our structures feature all steel framing and supports.

Timber framers began using SIPs to enclose their homes as far back as the 1970's simply because of the energy efficiency and superior strength advantages they offer over other construction methods. Log homes builders were not far behind. Other niche applications are virtually unlimited. The strength to weight ratio is high, there is great flexibility at the laminating stage and the urethane adhesive readily bonds most materials.

Economics.

A SIP home can realize huge savings on construction labor resulting in a real reduction in insurance and financing costs. Some homes built with structural insulated panels may be completely enclosed within hours. This, of course, depends on the size and complexity of the home's design.

Another big saving to construction costs is that job-site theft becomes virtually nonexistent when it comes to building with Sips. As one SIP builder ponders, "You can steal a 2"x4", but what are you going to do with a panel?"

Moisture-Free.

A SIP home is clean and fresh. Extremely air tight, structural insulated panels lock out the risk of molds and mildews growing behind walls and contaminating the indoor air. Outside air simply cannot get in. This ability to self-insulate translates into savings both for energy consumption as well as size of equipment needed to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. To ensure a fresh and abundant supply of healthy indoor air in an SIP home, an air-to-air exchanger of the HVAC system is usually integrated into the home's heating and cooling equipment.

Quieter.

A side-benefit for the homeowner is also the soundproofing attribute of Structural Insulated Panels. Homes built with SIP's are quieter and more comfortable to live in.

Safer.

Fire requires three components, fuel, heat and oxygen. Since SIPs have no air pockets within their solid foam cores, fire cannot race up the wall cavities. SIPs have passed every standard fire test that is required of wood based construction and outperforms traditional home construction.

Environmental.

Environmental-friendly, our Structural Insulated Panel construction uses no dimensional lumber. The insulation is a form of plastic, a byproduct of the petroleum industry. The framing and supports are made of galvanized steel. SIPs are completely recyclable. Our structures can withstand winds up to and over 200 M.P.H. [Click Here for Testimonial]

Roofing.

We use G90 galvanized steel for our roofing material. Our roofs carry a 40 year warranty.

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