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Structural Insulated Panels

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) join high-performance rigid foam insulation to Oriented Strand Board (OSB) or plywood. The thickness of foam is adjusted to increase R-Value. Exterior and interior facings are shown with standard OSB. Drywall is field applied as needed. The first SIP-type construction was made in 1935 and the buildings are still in use today, nearly 70 years later.

Every PCS Structures home package includes pre-assembled panels, insulated headers along with window and door cutouts and horizontal and vertical electrical chases. Using SIPs roof panels, a home can have high vaulted ceilings.

Ridge beams with SIPs panels can eliminate trusses and open your vaulted great room with extremely high R-values and air-tight panel systems.

Energy Efficiency
A tremendous benefit of a SIP design versus a stick built home is energy efficiency. Don't pay to heat and cool the outdoors! Air leakage and improperly installed insulation can waste 20 percent or more of the energy you pay to heat and cool your home. Typical homes have so many leaks, it's like having a window open all the time, winter and summer. A home built with SIPs is proven to be up to 15 times more air-tight than a stick-built home which not only makes the home more comfortable, but provides energy savings of up to 50 percent. Reduced dust, moisture and noise Eco-friendly product Qualify for various green building programs Choose from the standard R-18, R-26, R-33 or R-40 walls. The colder the outside temperature, the better the R-value. All types of buildings can be engineered in just about any dimension.
Superior Strength
Impact resistance is another standard feature of structural insulated panels. The continuous bonding of EPS insulation to the OSB or plywood offers incredible strength and resistance to impact. Vertical and horizontal stress loads are tested two times stronger than conventional stud walls. SIPs walls resist up to 7,000 pounds per foot which results in structures that are stronger, straighter, taller and wider.
SIP Advantages
The EPS (Expanded polystyrene) insulation is solid and does not allow air movement. The solid core resists water whereas batt insulation absorbs water. The stick frame has framing thermal shorts but Structural Insulated Panels don't. The closed cell panel prevents dust and allergens from penetrating the building. Framing insulation and sheathing are combined into one panel allowing faster construction. Larger clear spans can be designed over stick-built projects. The panel loads are distributed over the entire panel due to the continuous bond between the sheathing and rigid insulation. Eighty foot clear spans with freedom of design are easily accomplished.
SHEDIs are SIPs POWERED
Built for a Lifetime of Comfort and Value! Did you know your structure can be high-performance? When you use our SHEDIs built with SIPs for your SHEDI, SHEDI DWELLING or SHEDI BARNDO, you choose an energy-efficient structure that will save you money for years to come. A products are wholly engineered to perform as a package and not just as components. The SHEDI lines, powered by SIPs, are built to be superior to stick-frame construction in both energy efficiency and durability. Add in time to use and the SHEDI is really the only right choice.

The walls and roof panels of your structure could be up to 15 times more airtight than traditional construction, resulting in a more comfortable structure for you. Building with Structural Insulated Panels reduces air movements and drafts, moisture, and noise and helps keep dust and allergens from penetrating. A SHEDI strucutre can be constructed faster and with less labor due to the insulating, framing, and sheathing being combined into one panel during manufacturing.

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