Why SIPs Panels

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ENERGY EFFICENCY:

At R-Valued Homes we believe to achieve total energy efficiency, comfort and cost effectivness; the choice of the building envelope and the design of the heating and ventilation system are two of the most important elements of a new home or commercial building.

STRUCTURAL:

Considered the "Cadallic of Insulation", EMERCOR's SIPs are shot molded with high-rise polyurethane foam between standard building materials, such as OSB, plywood, or drywall; creating a natural bond that makes the panel structurally analogous to an I-beam. 

INSULATION:

Polyurethane as a solid molded panel, leaves no “insulation short circuits” or loss of insulation value caused by unintentional voids in the insulation around stick framing members.  Nor is there any thermal bridging of heat commonly found in traditional construction. Additionally, polyurethane foam is resistant to fuel, oils, most solvents and other chemicals; whereas, EPS foam melts when it is exposed to most of these same products.  

EMERCOR's SIP's are 96% closed celled and impervious to water, with a perm rating of less then 1.0, which technically qualifies it as a vapor retardant.

COMBUSTIBILITY:

Polyurethane foam is a class “A” rated combustible . It will flash into flames at temperatures between 800 and 850 degrees F. and only char, rather then melt, at lower temperatures. By comparison, wood, depending on moisture content, burns between 300-350 degrees F. and EPS will melt when exposed to temperatures between 180 & 230 degrees F.

ENVIRONMENT:

With spiraling lumber, labor and energy costs, why not use more advanced and environmentally friendly building technologies?

Our SIPs utilize materials made from renewable resources; such as dry wall or OSB which is manufacured from small diameter trees. By using SIPs for the exterior walls and roof, the amount of lumber used to construct a typical 1200 square foot ranch style house will be REDUCED by approximately 77% or more.  And unlike traditional construction methods, R-Valued Homes' SIP panels are pre-cut at the fabrication plant eliminating dumping scrap material in the local landfill.

So What Are The Advantages?

• SIPs provide flexibility in architecture;
• Construction at the building site is relatively quick and easy, reducing building costs;
• Stronger building system than traditional stick frame construction;
• Provides a continuous vapor barrier with superior insulation properties which results in a dry and mold/mildew free healthy home;
• Can reduce energy costs up to 50% due to a tighter building envelope;
• Reduces outdoor noise and is sound absorbing.

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