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Structural Insulated Panels join high performance rigid foam insulation to Oriented Strand Board (OSB) or plywood. The thickness of foam are adjusted to increase R-Value.  As labor sources become more scarce and costs increase in the future, building with Structural Insulated Panels will become the preferred building system.  Exterior and interior facings are shown with standard OSB.  CCX plywood is used when laminating aluminum, steel or FRP.  Drywall is field applied as needed. The first Solid Core type construction was made in 1935 and the buildings are still in use today, nearly 70 years later.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The biggest benefit of Solid Core Design versus stick built is energy efficiency.

• ENERGY STAR CHECK LIST click here for more info

  The EPS (Expanded polystyrene) insulation is solid and does not allow air movement. 
• The EPS resists water whereas batt insulation absorbs water.
• The stick frame has framing thermal shorts but Structural Insulated Panels don't.
• The closed cell panel prevents dust and allergens from penetrating the building.

Let's look at some more features and benefits of Solid Core Buildings using Structural Insulated Panels:

FASTER CONSTRUCTION
Framing, insulation and sheathing are combined into one panel and allows dealers to frame more projects per year.

FEWER CARPENTERS
Less cutting and fabricating in the field means smaller crews are needed.  There is a huge savings in waste at the job site, as disposal of a Solid Core Building project is measured in number of bags, not dumpsters.  SIP's will also reduce framing and fabrication errors in the field.  Less job site fabrication means improved profits and consistent field costs.  It is much easier to maintain your expected field hours as there are less variables that can go wrong.

STRENGTH
Much larger clear spans can be designed over stick built projects using Solid Core Buildings.  The panel loads are distributed over the entire panel due to the continuous bond between the sheathing and rigid insulation.  Eighty foot clear spans with freedom of design are true benefits of the pre-engineered Solid Core Building.

NICHE MARKET
Separate your business from the everyday stick dealer.  As you see, SIP's offer a long list of features and benefits that are far superior to conventional construction.
 

SOLID CORE CORNER SECTION TYPICAL R-26 PANELS PERFORMANCE The Habitat for Humanity ran a blower door test on identical buildings.  Solid Core was 1.8 air exchanges per hour compared to 3.9 for stick built.   EPS is an Alliant Energy Dealer and is registered with Alliant Energy as a qualified Energy Rebate Dealer for all roof systems. You can qualify for up to $3,000 on your next home. Click here for rebates SIPS Prescriptive Method Solid Core Questions & Answers Structural Insulated Panels Construction Details Energy Management Guidelines for Buildings

FEDERAL ENERGY REBATES Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 Fedral Tax Incentive 2005 http://www.aceee.org/energy/05finalnrg.htm

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