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Structural Insulated Panel System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
- Consisting of solid one-piece pre-cut SIP units, the Insulspan Structural Insulated Panel System comes ready to assemble as wall, floor, or roof components, reducing construction time and improving efficiency, the company says. According to the firm, the system's roof and wall assemblies offer a 40 percent to 60 percent reduction in heat loss, and significantly reduce air leakage. 800-726-3510.
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Premier SIPs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
- Premier SIPs provide a 55 percent higher whole-wall efficiency versus traditional 2x6, R-19 construction, says the maker, and can help lower the home's energy costs by up to 60 percent. The OSB portion is manufactured with fast-growing species, and FSC-certified OSB is available by request. The OSB and the polystyrene are made with recycled content and are recyclable, according to the manufacturer. 800-275-7086.
- StructureWall, CurtainWall, and PineClad SIPs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
- The company offers SIPs in three panel types: StructureWall, CurtainWall, and PineClad. StructureWall panels, which replace studs and rafters, are twice as strong as a 2x4 wall, according to the manufacturer. CurtainWall panels, ideal for timber-frame or metal-frame buildings, include an interior skin of gypsum for finishing. PineClad panels offer the benefits of StructureWall but with an interior finish of tongue-and-groove pine. Foam cores are available in expanded polystyrene or polyisocyanurate. 802-254-3435.
- Non-Traditional Structural Materials Are Gaining Favor Among Forward-Thinking Builders
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2008)
- Except for what he needs for interior walls, Don Ferrier doesn't buy framing lumber anymore. For the envelopes of the half-dozen custom homes he builds every year in the Fort Worth, Texas, area, he uses structural insulated panels (SIPs). And he's not the only one. Conventional wood framing still dominates U.S. home building, commanding a nearly 80 percent share of above-grade walls, according to the NAHB Research Center. But SIPs, insulated concrete forms, structural steel framing, and precast concrete panels have helped steadily reduce framing lumber's market share by more than 10 percent in the last decade.
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StoTherm Storm Systems Protect Essential Facilities with Highest Rated Wall
- ebuild (12/17/2007)
- Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, is producing StoTherm Storm Systems , a revolutionary high impact cladding that incorporates the best of EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) design flexibility, color range, great insulation, and light weight, with Level-E rated wall protection, the highest ranking available on the market today
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SIP Fasteners
- REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
- Installation of structural insulated panels and nail bases often requires job-specific fasteners such as Trufast panel fasteners. Designed specifically for application in wood, steel members, and corrugated steel substrates, the product line includes the new SIPTP fastener, which features a tapered thread point for quick penetration and a full, steady draw-down. SIPTP is ideal for attaching SIPs to wood framing and roof trusses. 800.443.9602.
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"Green" Construction Made Easy with Premier Building Systems" World-Class Structural Insulated Panels
- ebuild (9/13/2007)
- Premier Building Systems, North America"s largest manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), offers an environmentally friendly building product that meets the needs of today's eco-conscious consumers and builders. Consisting of a layer of expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS) sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board (OSB), Premier's SIPs feature a 55 percent higher whole-wall efficiency than traditional two-by-six, R-19 construction.
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Premier Building Systems Offers the Best in Energy-Efficient Construction with World-Class Structural Insulated Panels
- ebuild (8/21/2007)
- Premier Building Systems, North America's largest manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), offers an energy-efficient building product that has a 55 percent higher whole-wall efficiency than traditional two-by-six, R-19 construction. Consisting of a layer of expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS) sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board, Premier's SIP panels help building owners become eligible for up to $2,000 in federal tax credits that reward energy-efficient construction and design.
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Building Products Top 100: Premier Building Systems Structural Insulated Panels
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
- These structural insulated panels are cut to size and can include windows, doors, and gable ends. The company pre-numbers the panels to coordinate with the builder's drawings. The panels are made with an insulating core of rigid expanded polystyrene, structurally laminated and pressure cured between two sheets of OSB. 800-275-7086.
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Building Products Top 100: Siptex XT SIPs
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
- Constructed with parallel vertical steel ribs and a high-pressure core with an R-30 insulation value, Siptex XT SIPs sit on a base sill and lock together with a turn of a steel Cam-Screw mechanism. The panels can have windows, doors, or electric boxes installed at the factory and can be manufactured to a specified size and finish, according to the manufacturer. 800-438-2316.
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