Structural Insulated Panels
Economic advantages across the
project
A shell constructed from SIPs is erected
much faster and, therefore, more
economically than a conventional shell.
They enable builders to complete their
part of the building project quickly and
to provide a safe, weather-protected
environment for other trades to carry
out their work.
And not being weather-dependent,
the project is much easier to plan and
complete, which also reduces cost and
uncertainty.
Unbeatable insulation values
Insulation values for SIPs are vastly
superior to conventional framing and
insulating methods, as a building
constructed with these panels is
virtually airtight. Occupants have
excellent control over the interior
environment without the problem
of draughts and irregularities in air
temperature. To be precise: In a
building constructed with SIPs there are
none of the hot and cold spots found in
homes built with conventional building
materials.
Precision and accuracy using CAD
drafting systems The super-eco building
benefits
CAD drafting systems help to detail the
SIP fabrication process, allowing precise
cutting instructions to be sent to the
SIP manufacturers (such as Hemsec)
or engineers for foam, relief and spline
set up. With the help of technological
design systems the architect optimise
the use of materials in all areas of the
building. The ultimate environmentally-
friendly product
A key advantage of using SIPs in
design is that there is no requirement
for trusses in finished roof spaces. As
an example, a SIPs building provides
spacious room-in-roof attic rooms
which increases total floor space by up
to 25% in any project. Clearly, added
floor space is desirable and adds to the
value of the property.
One of the major qualities of SIPs is that
they are an environmentally-friendly
resource. Their facings are made
from renewable, farm-grown trees.
This means that these components
do not contribute to environmental
degradation, making them an obvious
choice for construction companies that
care for the future of our planet.
Planning a project with Hemsec SIPs in
mind, before entering into the design
phase, can lead to improved efficiencies
during the process and eliminate
unnecessary changes during later stages.
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As well as reducing the cost to
the occupant of heating fuels, a
key advantage of using SIPs in the
construction of homes is that they
produce far less waste than buildings
constructed from conventional
materials as there is a reduction in
harmful gases released from burning
waste as well as a reduction in the need
for landfill space.
Excellent sound resistance
As with timber studwork, acoustic
performance using SIPs is determined
by the mass and continuity of the
plasterboard linings. Acoustic rated
plasterboards are used to improve the
insulation performance of walls where
required.