STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS (SIPS)

A PROVEN TECHNOLOGY

Structural insulated panels were developed over 60 years ago and have been used extensively in Europe and the Northeastern United States. The "R-Control" brand of structural insulated panels are guaranteed against delamination and R-Value degradation for 20 years. These panels are manufactured to exacting standards with third party inspection service to ensure constant quality control.

CODE APPROVED

Our panel system is code approved throughout the U.S.A. (SBCCI, ICBO, AND BOCA). In addition to structural testing, the panels have passed a series of fire tests - from surface burning characteristics to three story load tests. The panels are also treated with a non-toxic borax compound to improve termite resistance. ASTM information, ICBO reports and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on request. Email info@betterbuilding.com

HISTORY OF SIP TECHNOLOGY

Structural insulated panels have been proven to be appropriate in all geographic areas. They are particularly effective in extreme thermal climate zones such as high mountain, snow country and deserts. The high thermal insulative value and minimum thermal bridging composition of panels make them extremely energy efficient.

Panels have also withstood severe structural loading conditions such as the Kobe earthquake in Japan and Hurricane Andrew in Hawaii. The unique double shear configuration of structural insulated panel technology which is the basis of our structural insulated panels, make them unusually strong in extreme structural loading conditions.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION

• Structural insulated panel construction minimizes the use of dimensional lumber.
• The oriented strand board used in the panel facings is an efficient use of timber resources.
• The high insulative value and tight panel joints maximize the energy efficiency of the structure.
• The expanded polystyrene in the panel core uses no ozone depleting CFC's or HCFC's in the manufacturing process.
• On site construction waste is significantly reduced with no cutting required in the field.