Forman, Method Building Systems
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Keywords:What are SIPs?
SIPs are high performance thermally efficient composite panels which consist of a sandwich of two layers of structural board with an insulating layer of foam in between for walls, roofs and floors in new residential and commercial buildings.
OSB SIP
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) have become a widely used alternative construction material for homes and other buildings. While many types of Composite Panel building systems have been developed, SIPs now usually refers to panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB). The result is an engineered panel that provides structural framing, insulation, and exterior sheathing in a solid, one-piece component.
The basic design concept for Formance™ panels is elegant in its simplicity, and offers several advantages for constructing walls and roofs. Bonding the foam core to the stiff outer skins creates a web-and-flange structural strength (along the same principal as an I-beam) across the length and breadth of the panel. With the capacity to handle axial, bending, racking, and shear loads, properly designed and assembled Formance™ panels not only replace conventional framing, but will withstand high wind, and seismic forces. So what are the benefits?
Energy Efficiency
Formance™ panels combine superior insulation with near-zero air leakage to maximize the performance of the building envelope and allow HVAC systems to operate more effectively. You also get:
Reduced energy consumption.
Lower energy bills.
Up to 90 percent less air leakage than stick-framed structures.
No thermal bridging or convection looping.
Durability
Formance™ panels help improve structural strength for resistance to natural disasters. You also get:
Structural characteristics similar to a steel I-Beam.
Superior structural stability with stiffness, strength, and predictable performance.
Lower maintenance requirements.
Sustainability
There's nothing quite like that smug feeling that you're doing your bit, Formance™ panels are a welcome relief to our environment, having an estimated reduction in the level of Carbon emissions of 9.9 x over the life of the building when compared to traditional methods. Key contributors to the superior performance of Formance™ panels in this area include:
Reduced heating and cooling loads over lifetime of home
High R-value
Low air leakage rate
Low environmental impact of materials
Low maintenance requirements
Lightweight materials reduce transportation
Design Freedom
Rounded roofs, arched windows and other complex designs are made simple with Formance™ panels. The manufacturing process means that no design element is too hard to accomplish. You also get:
Ability to cut almost any shape
Open and airy feel with no need for false ceilings
Ability to maximize space
Buildability
Formance panels are engineered in a controlled factory environment meaning precision home building is now a reality for builders. Easy to build with, fast to erect and with less wastage on site, Formance panels put the satisfaction back into a job well done for builders. |
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