SIP's Overview WHY SIPS ARE THE
STRATIGIC CHOICE1
Why the Green Choice? SIPs are the ultimate green building product - imagine offering to build the entire building envelope (roofs, walls and floors) with a product that is one of the most environmentally-responsible, green building products in the industry today. Even if they are new to you, SIPs, along with their environmental benefits, have been around for more than 60 years. View our "The Green Factor" brochure or read on to get the whole "Green" story. Homeowners save up to 60% on utility billsOffering home and building owners up to 60% reduction on energy bills is just icing on the cake for builders and architects.
Made from renewable resources- SIPs are made from non-toxic EPS foam cores sandwiched between OSB (Oriented Strand Board) panel faces. The OSB is made from fast-growing trees, and produced in a way that yields a large percentage of every tree. The >foam itself is made from partially-recycled material, and the final result is a large solid panel that arrives to the jobsite pre-cut.
Superior R-Values - The R-Values are similar to those of other products. R-value is a static measurement of the resistance to heat flow. Premier SIPs have consistently outperformed other methods of construction in both whole wall R-value comparison and energy efficiency. The most dramatic results are the reports of the happy customers of PBS, but there is also a significant level of scientific data as well. One of the best measures of energy efficiency of an entire wall assembly has been developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This testing method considers energy losses for the structural members, corners, joints and around windows, as well as, R- value of the insulation. Contact us for a full copy of this report.
Why the Green Choice? SIPs are the ultimate green building product - imagine offering to build the entire building envelope (roofs, walls and floors) with a product that is one of the most environmentally-responsible, green building products in the industry today. Even if they are new to you, SIPs, along with their environmental benefits, have been around for more than 60 years. View our "The Green Factor" brochure or read on to get the whole "Green" story. Homeowners save up to 60% on utility billsOffering home and building owners up to 60% reduction on energy bills is just icing on the cake for builders and architects.
Made from renewable resources- SIPs are made from non-toxic EPS foam cores sandwiched between OSB (Oriented Strand Board) panel faces. The OSB is made from fast-growing trees, and produced in a way that yields a large percentage of every tree. The >foam itself is made from partially-recycled material, and the final result is a large solid panel that arrives to the jobsite pre-cut.
Superior R-Values - The R-Values are similar to those of other products. R-value is a static measurement of the resistance to heat flow. Premier SIPs have consistently outperformed other methods of construction in both whole wall R-value comparison and energy efficiency. The most dramatic results are the reports of the happy customers of PBS, but there is also a significant level of scientific data as well. One of the best measures of energy efficiency of an entire wall assembly has been developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This testing method considers energy losses for the structural members, corners, joints and around windows, as well as, R- value of the insulation. Contact us for a full copy of this report.
Up to two-thirds less jobsite waste than buildings framed with dimensional lumber - Job-ready SIPs allow installers to install the roof, wall and floor panels without the need to cut, frame and trim excessive amounts of lumber and other materials. The job-ready feature of SIP panels reduces the amount of jobsite material waste by 60% when compared to buildings constructed with regular dimensional lumber and framing materials. Less waste is obviously better for our environment and it reduces WASTE COST by as much as 80%- another huge savings!
Exceptional indoor air quality and temperature control - When compared to buildings framed with dimensional lumber, SIPs cover greater surfaces with far less gaps in the walls and roofs, to be filled and sealed, offering home and building owners better indoor air quality, reduced infiltration of outside pollutants, smaller HVAC systems needs and superior indoor temperature control. SIPs homes and buildings stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than buildings framed with dimensional lumber.
Tax credits & valuable points towards environmental certification - Add these features to the environmental tax credits* and environmental points towards certifications (LEED & NAHB's Green Building Guidelines) that builders, architects and homeowners may receive, and SIPs offer a final product that is established, innovative and TOTALLY environmentally responsible. We start at 23 Points just to use the SIPs!
Note: Available environmental tax credits and deductions vary by region. Visit http://www.dsireusa.org/ for information about tax incentives in your region.
Exceptional indoor air quality and temperature control - When compared to buildings framed with dimensional lumber, SIPs cover greater surfaces with far less gaps in the walls and roofs, to be filled and sealed, offering home and building owners better indoor air quality, reduced infiltration of outside pollutants, smaller HVAC systems needs and superior indoor temperature control. SIPs homes and buildings stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than buildings framed with dimensional lumber.
Tax credits & valuable points towards environmental certification - Add these features to the environmental tax credits* and environmental points towards certifications (LEED & NAHB's Green Building Guidelines) that builders, architects and homeowners may receive, and SIPs offer a final product that is established, innovative and TOTALLY environmentally responsible. We start at 23 Points just to use the SIPs!
Note: Available environmental tax credits and deductions vary by region. Visit http://www.dsireusa.org/ for information about tax incentives in your region.
