Advantages of building with SIPs
There are many advantages of building with Duratherm SIP products!
If your goal is to build a stronger, safer, more energy efficient home or building, that is also environmentally friendly & financially practical in much less time than normal building systems, than building with Duratherm SIPs is the solution.
There are many advantages of building with Duratherm SIP products!
If your goal is to build a stronger, safer, more energy efficient home or building, that is also environmentally friendly & financially practical in much less time than normal building systems, than building with Duratherm SIPs is the solution.
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What are sips?
SIPs definition: structural insulated panels with a polystyrene core used for modern roofs & walls to build an earthquake proof house & efficient green thermal home designs for hot and cool climates. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high performance building panels used in construction of floors, walls, & roofs in residential & light commercial buildings.
“SIPs share the same structural properties as an I-beam or I-column. SIPs replace several components of conventional building such as studs and joists, insulation, vapor barrier and air barrier. As such they can be used for many different applications such as exterior wall, roof, floor and foundation systems.” - wikipedia
“SIPs share the same structural properties as an I-beam or I-column. SIPs replace several components of conventional building such as studs and joists, insulation, vapor barrier and air barrier. As such they can be used for many different applications such as exterior wall, roof, floor and foundation systems.” - wikipedia
Structural Insulated Panels
SIPs are fire resistant, self-extinguishing and non-toxic. Their thermal insulation properties are superior to those of other products:
No other building material on the market can effectively compete with these Duratherm panels for the extreme safety and comfort that is also affordable.
SIP sizes & prices
Floor and roof panels are 6” thick. Wall panels are 4″ thick. All panels have both facings of 3/8 in. thick hardboard fiber cement sheet panel. Panels come in lengths of 8′ or 10′ or 12′.
SIPs are easy to cut with standard hand tools which eliminates complications on the job site. We can however always cut the panels for you at our factory. We prepare the panels for easy assembly by placing identifying marks before shipping them to you for assembly.
- The 4 inch wall panels have R-26 value.
- The 5 1/2 in. floor or roof panels have R-39 value
- Vacuum insulated panels have the highest R-value polystyrene insulation at roughly R–6 and R–5 per inch.
No other building material on the market can effectively compete with these Duratherm panels for the extreme safety and comfort that is also affordable.
SIP sizes & prices
Floor and roof panels are 6” thick. Wall panels are 4″ thick. All panels have both facings of 3/8 in. thick hardboard fiber cement sheet panel. Panels come in lengths of 8′ or 10′ or 12′.
SIPs are easy to cut with standard hand tools which eliminates complications on the job site. We can however always cut the panels for you at our factory. We prepare the panels for easy assembly by placing identifying marks before shipping them to you for assembly.
Eco Friendly
Duratherm SIPs are made from renewable, 100% recyclable materials and produce no greenhouse gases, making them a clean, eco-conscious choice. Approved by the UN for green building projects, our panels feature high-density polystyrene insulation that offers superior thermal resistance and soundproofing. This added insulation results in homes that are significantly more energy-efficient than those built with traditional timber or concrete methods.
Savings
Normal saving on utility costs are between 50% and 70% due to our 5 star polystyrene insulation. This lowers your carbon foot print and promotes a cleaner world.
The Insurance companies agree with our assessment and lower rates are available. SIPs qualify under the new cap & trade bill as an approved energy efficient product.
The Insurance companies agree with our assessment and lower rates are available. SIPs qualify under the new cap & trade bill as an approved energy efficient product.
SIPs – an approved building material for earthquake zones
In 2004, the International Code Council’s Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)approved the use of structural insulated panels (SIPs) on the West Coast of the USA where high-risk seismic zones exist (Seismic Categories D1, D2, and E.)
This is good news for all building professionals and home buyers who want a stronger, safer home with the energy savings and comfort that SIP built homes provide.
This is good news for all building professionals and home buyers who want a stronger, safer home with the energy savings and comfort that SIP built homes provide.
Less waste
We have simplified our system and increased our production time by using cutting edge adhesives and refined assembly methods.
The panel factory in Mexico makes each structural insulated panel as a sandwich. The outside surfaces are fiber cement sheet and the core is EPS (expanded polystyrene) used for insulation. This simple sandwich panel forms an amazingly strong insulated panel for building. You can then use any kind of finishing, stucco, tile or rock.
The panel factory in Mexico makes each structural insulated panel as a sandwich. The outside surfaces are fiber cement sheet and the core is EPS (expanded polystyrene) used for insulation. This simple sandwich panel forms an amazingly strong insulated panel for building. You can then use any kind of finishing, stucco, tile or rock.
Safety
SIPs have been found to be the safest building system for earthquake zones. Our product can also withstand 200 mile per hour winds for hurricane prone areas.
Because this modern building product is fire resistant is can be used to make a fire break between rooms. Your children will be sleeping in the safest building system money can buy when you build a SIP house.
Because this modern building product is fire resistant is can be used to make a fire break between rooms. Your children will be sleeping in the safest building system money can buy when you build a SIP house.
Benefits
- Low permeability
- Fireproof
- No smoke
- Does not rot or rust
- Durable
- Comfortably insolated
- Performs well in earthquakes & hurricanes
Resistant
- Moisture and fire
- Salty environments
- Termites and bacteria
- Chemical agents
- Corrosion
- Fungi and microorganisms
- Natural disasters like earthquakes
DurathermSIPs made from cement sheet product which render it mold and mildew free eliminating many allergy issues. For those who suffer from health problems SIPs are an ideal construction option.