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.

A Barndominium is a new style of home that incorporates style, efficiency, durability and affordability into one giant dream space. For some, our Barndominiums are designed to obtain a family's house goals of an open floor plan with a huge kitchen and sky-scraping ceilings. For others, PCS Structures Barndominiums has created a haven for that person that needed a substantial garage to house their toys and trucks without being away from home. There are endless possibilities, designs and packages that can be tailored to your own unique lifestyle. For superior comfort and energy efficiency, combine a house with a shop built using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). Our customers love Barndominiums because they offer a number of advantages over traditional homes; they're cheaper and quicker to build, they have flexibility in space management, lower maintenance requirements, lower insurance costs, and MUCH MORE!

Office, Retail or Shop Space

PCS Structures uses EPS Solid Core which is ideal for various uses in the commercial world. Whether it is an automotive shop, a business office, a retail space or a strip mall, the comfort and energy-efficiency provided by the structural insulated panels will build on your success. Business owners can save on energy costs, while enjoying a comfortable work space. Solid Core can be used in almost any design variation which allows for any size or shape. A number of interior or exterior finishes are also available.

EPS is the leader in cold storage and high R-Value foam core panels. Whether you need a cooler/freezer or building using Energy-Lok or a Tuffy building, we have you covered! Energy Panel Structures' Tuffy and Energy Lok buildings are perfect for many different types of cold storage. They can be used as a warehouse area or to house food processing facilities - the possibilities are endless. As an industry leader in cold storage, we can offer you a variety of product options complete with pre-engineered designs.

Tuffy Freezer Buildings

Due to the unique strength characteristics of the Tuffy wall system, no structural steel is required. That's Right! Absolutely NO Structural Steel! Why Not? It's Not Needed! Tuffy™ features structural wall modules utilizing expanded polystyrene foam with careful attention to vapor barriers to assure a tight energy efficient facility. This high R-Value building is perfect for:

• Food Processing Facilities
• Freezer Buildings
• Cooler Buildings
• Retail Outlets
• Controlled Environments
• USDA Finishes
• Combine Office/Retail/Food Processing/Freezers Into One Fully Engineered Envelope.

Tuffy Facts

• Building Code - meets most building code requirements without sprinkler system.
• USDA Accepted
• Clear Span - No interior columns required for buildings up to 100' wide. No exposed purlins or girts. Allows for maximum flexibility of space usage.
• Faster Construction - Erects in days, not weeks - saves labor, financing costs.
• Totally Engineered - Structural integrity and stamped by our on-staff registered engineers.
• Guaranteed Panel R-Values - not compressed promises. Rigid EPS core is not affected by moisture and has no gaps to allow air filtration. R-Values of R19, R26 or R33.