Life cycle analysis has demonstrated that SIP homes have an enormous positive environmental impact by reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions throughout the home's life cycle. In addition, SIPS shine on the construction site. SIPs produce much less waste on the construction site compared to traditional bar frames. This is because manufacturing takes place in a controlled environment, with panels precisely cut to the specifications of the construction drawing.
The manufacturer then delivers the panels to the job site ready to assemble (RTA). This process uses precise quantities of wood without wasting, resulting in less waste of overall on-site work. When the panels are placed on site and are perfectly assembled into seamless walls, no waste is produced. SIP structures are 40 to 60% more energy efficient than outdated structures.
Combine it with solar or renewable energy for simple net-zero energy projects, thanks to an upper building envelope with high thermal resistance and minimal air infiltration. Modular construction systems, such as structural insulated panels (SIP), represent a way to reduce waste during the construction phase. In addition, these systems are often assembled taking into account the principles of design for deconstruction (DfD). Houses built with the SIP system are extremely hermetic, which translates into a huge reduction in the amount of energy used to heat or cool the room by up to 50%.
This means lower energy consumption and CO2 emissions, and a considerably reduced energy bill. The SIP industry has obtained approval for Florida's strict HVHZ systems, which are used in designs with strong winds exceeding 180 miles per hour. As a result, Insulspan SIPs that use EPS insulation will have the same R and LTTR value in the tenth year as those on the first day. EPS insulation does not suffer the same losses because the EPS used in SIPs is a rigid foam made primarily of air.
Choosing SIPS to build off-premises and build with high energy efficiency can also help homeowners qualify for an energy efficient mortgage. Opting for SIPs not only results in high-performance buildings that are stronger and healthier, but it also opens the door to. On the subject of wood, studies on SIP structures have shown that the total amount of wood used in an average SIP house is significantly less than that of a house with a laminated wood structure. As builders and designers seek to build structures with greater energy efficiency, structural insulation panel (SIP) systems offer a sustainable solution ready to use.
In short, SIPs use responsibly managed materials to create an energy efficient product that lasts long term. SIPs are manufactured with EPS (or GPS MAX with a higher R value) and OSB insulation, so they require less energy and raw materials than other systems. SIPs are one of the most hermetic and best-insulated construction systems available, making them an inherently environmentally friendly product. Building your house with the energy-efficient SIPS Panel system will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, while saving you money on energy bills.
Insulspan SIPs are made with expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation, a lightweight foam composed of 98% air and only 2% of plastic. One of the most environmentally responsible building systems on the market are SIPs (structural insulation panels). Lucrative tax incentives, energy efficient mortgage savings and increased real estate values are just a few of the ways that energy efficient building owners seize the opportunity to build sustainably with Premier SIPS. Insulspan SIPs do this because they do not contain any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and do not release gas.
