Extreme hot and cold weather trends are perfect for use of insulated wall panels in all new buildings. By using Insulated Wall Panels Gosford residents can practically eliminate drafty homes in the winter and air conditioning escaping through their walls during the summer months. Structural insulated panels or SIPS are insulated foam core panels that are attached to wood. They first came on the building scene in the early 2000s but have now evolved into replacement of framed housing with less effort and time in construction allowing for better costs and long term energy efficiency for the home owners.
How are they made?
Companies that make SIPS start with the foam core and attach it to plywood. The core the foam board is 4 ½ ft. to 12 ¼ ft., the greater the thickness obviously is a better insulation rating. The assembled structural insulated panels are usually 4 ft. wide and 16 ft. or more long. The SIP building is 300% stronger than its framed counterpart.
How to assemble
The assembly is easy. The foam is recessed all the way around each section. The recessed sections fit into wood channels at the base and where the panels meet they are joined together with a wooded channel. Each joining piece is first treated with expanding foam then joined to create a secure tight fit. Windows and doors can be pre-ordered cut or cut on site with a saw that is a cross between a circular saw and a chain saw. Heavy panels are lifted with forklifts and chains to place on channels then secured in place.
Plumbing and electrical
It may seem daunting to think about how to get the plumbing and electrical into the panels, but it is not. Most plumbing and electrical should be planned in the floor to join the destination. Channels are cut into the foam board and wiring and plumbing flawlessly are inserted into the wall. Drywall will hide the channel and you still have an airtight seal around the connections made.
Replacing frame homes for efficiency
For use of Insulated Wall Panels Gosford residents will enjoy warm winters and cool summers. The cost of using only SIP products for your home will be rewarded with 70% better efficiency of their utility demands. The strength of structural insulated panels is estimated to be 300% stronger than that of the typical framed home. Use of SIP products for roofing means that vaulted ceilings no longer means a drafty home. The insulation properties of insulated wall board are an amazing discovery that has changed the building industry forever.
