An additional benefit of using SIPs is that they are recyclable and can be manufactured with a significant amount of recycled content. This means that even the minimum amount of scrap generated with SIPs can be reused instead of going to landfill. SIPs, made with renewable and 100% recyclable resources, are made of thick EPS foam cores sandwiched between the sides of OSB panels (oriented fiber plates). OSB is made from fast-growing trees and is produced in a way that yields a large percentage of each tree.
In our nail-based panels, the EPS foam core itself is made from partially recycled material. In addition, all PorterSips are 100% recyclable. The polystyrene insulation core is safe, non-toxic and is manufactured using an energy-efficient steam process with a fire retardant. Premier SIPS reduced waste in the workplace by an average of 30%.
By using advanced off-site construction and automation technology, SIPS factory manufacturing optimizes material use and reduces excess waste in landfills. Premier structural insulation panels are certified free of harmful chemical compounds and volatile organic compounds. The main components of SIPs are 100% recyclable and meet the strictest indoor air quality standards. The excellent insulation properties of SIPs make them perfect for the warm Australian climate, as it takes three times more energy to cool a house than to Warm it up.
Premier SIPS pass tests for load, resistance, seismic performance (approved for zones A-F) and hurricane winds. As builders and designers seek to build structures with greater energy efficiency, structural insulation panel (SIP) systems offer a sustainable solution ready to use. 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. SIPs are one of the most hermetic and best-insulated construction systems available, making them in an inherently environmentally friendly product.
SIPs provide energy efficiency through their high insulation, airtightness and low thermal bridging properties, significantly reducing energy costs. Once an order is placed and all plans and engineering are approved, SIPs' goal is to deliver the panels to the plant within six weeks. This PorterSips factory prefabrication can considerably reduce the amount of material wasted in the workplace compared to buildings built with wood and regularly sized structural materials. As the industry's oldest SIP manufacturer, the Premier SIP system is the proven prefabricated building enclosure frame system for your next commercial or residential structure. 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.
SIP floor panels are a popular option when buildings must be raised above the ground using a system of posts and beams (trunnion and support). The SIP industry has obtained approval of Florida's strict HVHZ system, which is used in designs with strong winds exceeding 180 miles per hour. A SIP project is built by assembling prefabricated panels, which are tightly insulated, eliminating the need for additional insulation. Up to two-thirds less waste in the workplace Prefabricated SIPs allow installers to install ceiling, wall and floor panels without the need to cut, frame and trim excessive amounts of wood and other materials.
