SIP Homes: Built for a Lifetime of Comfort and Value

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1 Innovative Steel Structures (949) SIP Homes: Built for a Lifetime of Comfort and Value In also offer high-performance, sustainable homes made with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). We manufacture the roof trusses, roof panels, floor trusses, basement panels and completely engineered building shells. These buildings are superior in both energy-efficiency and long-term durability. SIP homes use insulated wall and roof panels that are up to 15 times more airtight than traditional construction, resulting in more comfort and long-term durability. A new home built with structural insulated panels reduces air movement and drafts, moisture, noise and helps keep dust, allergens & insects from penetrating. A SIP home can also be constructed faster and with less labor because the insulation, framing and sheathing are combined into one panel at our manufacturing facility. Your new home may qualify as an ENERGY STAR home. Our SIP home package combines building science with high performance products to create a new home that is environmentally friendly yet offers the comfort and conveniences a homeowner wants.

2 What are Structural Insulated Panels? needed. The first SIP-type construction was made in 1935 and the buildings are still in use today, nearly 70 years later. Every SIP home package includes preassembled panels, insulated headers along with window and door cutouts and horizontal Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) join highperformance rigid foam insulation to panels, a home can have high vaulted ceilings. and vertical electrical chases. Using EPS roof Oriented Strand Board (OSB) or plywood. The Ridge beams with SIP panels can eliminate thickness of foam is adjusted to increase R- trusses and open your vaulted great room Value. Exterior and interior facings are shown with extremely high R-values and air-tight with standard OSB. Drywall is field applied as panel systems. ENERGY EFFICIENCY 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. The biggest benefit of 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 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.

3 SUPERIOR STRENGTH Impact resistance is another standard feature of structural insulated panels. The continuous bonding of SIP 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. SIP walls resist up to 7,000 pounds per foot which results in structures that are stronger, straighter, taller and wider. ADVANTAGES OF USING EPS SIPS FOR YOUR NEW HOME The SIP (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.

4 Are you looking to build a new home that provides the custom, creative design you wish for along with the use of the latest in building technology? OUR homes feature construction using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), which are quickly becoming the desired choice for a lifetime of value and comfort. When it comes to design, all you need to do is share your idea of a dream home. High ceilings, lofts, large door and window openings if you can dream it, we can build it. OUR can manufacture SIP panels in different variations to accommodate the desired R-Value performance as well as accommodating individual, unique designs giving you the freedom to have your new home built your way. The interior and exterior of SIP homes can be finished in any variety of ways including drywall, vinyl siding or brick. Energy Panel Structures can help connect you with a local builder who can help make your dreams come true - whether it is for a single family home, multifamily complex or a dream cabin.

5 SIP Walls Compared to Stick Built Walls 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. Up to 50% more energy efficient when combined with other energy efficient technologies Create a tighter building, up to 15 times more air-tight Reduce size of HVAC equipment Whole-wall R-value outperforms fiberglass insulation Straight, flat, true walls No drywall nail pops No cracks due to lumber shrinkage

6 SIPS SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT Efficient use of wood for skins Reduced dust, moisture and noise Eco-friendly product Qualify for various green building programs Faster dry-in time Less material sorting Allow subcontractors access sooner Less waste Less bracing required

7 MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE With people spending 90% of their time indoors, buildings should create a safe environment for occupants, free from mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or other harmful airborne pollutants. A SIP home allows for better control over the indoor air quality because the airtight building envelope limits incoming air to controlled ventilation. Controlled ventilation filters out contaminants and allergens and also allows for incoming air to be dehumidified, reducing the possibility of mold growth. Building with Structural Insulated Panels allows you to incorporate your unique style. From custom kitchens, vaulted ceilings, to beautiful open rooms. Here, decorative glue-laminated beams provide a rustic, open look and feel.