ADVANTAGES OF SIPs VS STICK BUILT HOMES
Speed of Constuction With SIPs vs Stick Built:
Our SIPs panels are manufactured in our Cassville plant. Each panel is cut to size, including the specified window and door openings, before shipping to the job site. We can then easily and quickly assemble your home on site. With this method of construction we can reduce dry-in time from weeks or months for stick-built construction to a matter of days. This can give you a significant savings in labor costs.
Fewer Air Leaks:
In conventional stick-framed construction, cellulose insulation settles and compacts over time. This results in a reduction over time in the R-value and energy-efficiency of your home. However, the solid foam core of a SIPs panel will not settle or compress. This means that a SIPs built house will maintain its R-value and energy efficiency over the years. In addition, building with SIPs panels creates a much tighter envelope with less air infiltration. These features will greatly increase the energy efficiency of your home. The result is a significant cost savings on utilities over time.
Reduced Thermal Bridging with SIPs vs stick built:
Thermal bridging is the term used when heat and cold are transmitted through an object. Dimensional lumber (2x4s, 2x6s) is a poor insulator against this thermal bridging effect. The more dimensional lumber used in a structure the more thermal bridging becomes a problem, reducing energy efficiency. There is a solid foam core in the SIPs panel which reduces the quantity of dimensional lumber used in a SIPs house. This results in a reduction of thermal bridging and a significant increase in energy efficiency.
High R-Values:
A standard 6-½ inch SIPs panel has an R-value of 26, while a 6 ½ inch stick-built wall with cellulose insulation has an
R-value of 20. But there is more to the story…Continue reading.
Greater Strength:
We glue OSB to both sides of the foam core with a commercial grade urethane glue. This creates an extremely strong panel assembly that is similar to an I-beam. These panels are highly resistant to shear loads (external force that produces sliding failure between two parallel surfaces) and racking (when a building moves out of plumb or alignment). Simply put, SIPs construction can withstand high winds and seismic activity better than conventional stick-built construction.
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INTERLOCKING IMP PANELS
Interlocking insulated metal panels have a urethane foam core bonded to two sheets of metal. This design creates a very strong panel with high R- values. The tongue and groove joint (pictured to the right) provides an air and moisture tight seal between panels. As a result, this connection reduces heating and cooling costs, especially in coolers and freezers.
IMP panels are a great choice when compared to other interior and exterior wall and ceiling options. These panels could be the right choice for your next project with their excellent insulating properties, visual appeal, and low maintenance.
ADVANTAGES:
IMP panels are becoming the commercial industry’s go to product for new and remodel projects. With the benefits listed below, it’s easy to see why their popularity is growing.
• Exceptional insulating properties • Superior spanning capability • Reduced installation times
• Cost-effective pricing • Streamlined architectural appearance • Recycled content
TIME SAVED:
Insulated metal panels are quicker and easier to install than many other products. Also, they can be installed in almost any type of weather without damage to the panel integrity. As a result, weather related delays may be reduced.
MONEY SAVED:
Since IMP panels are quicker to install, there could be a cost of labor savings to the customer. They are also designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements with less maintenance. Therefore, maintenance costs could be reduced.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
These insulated metal panels provide consistent insulation and excellent energy efficiency. This can result in greater future energy savings when compared to other building materials.
