Smart Choice Panel Homes

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Smart Choice Panel Homes
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Projects
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Facility Aerial
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Facility - Hampstead, NC
22,500 sf facility on 5.5 acres CNC
Capability 25,000 sf panel output / day
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Panel Fabrication
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Panel Wall Line
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Panel Construction
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Roof Panels
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Plan No. 1
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Plan No. 2
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Plan No. 3
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Plan No. 4
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SIPs Are Better
Better insulation envelope. More energy
efficient. Faster construction. Up to 10 times
stronger. Flexible to most designs. Fabricated
panels are available. Meets both commercial and
residential requirements. ICC code accepted.
HUD approved. Jumbo Panels available. "Green"
product. Cost effective. Sound Transmission
Characteristics of a SIP panel was tested, in
accordance with ASTM standard E-90 and was found
to have a Sound Transmission Loss (STC) of -32
dB. Thermal Performance or "R" value of Total
"R" value may include finish materials that are
installed on site. The net effective whole wall
"R" value as calculated by Oak Ridge Labs is as
much as 88 higher than indicated. 4.5 wall
panel, 18.2 R6.5 wall/roof panel, 26.44
R8.5 roof panel, 35.78 R
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Energy Savings
As compared to a 1" section of foam insulation in
a typical ice chest, that will hold ice for 5
days at 80 degrees F, the SIPS wall and roof
sections are 3 1/2" to 12 1/2" of insulation
foam. Consider this a coffee cup, 1/16" of foam
insulates 210 degree F coffee so your fingers are
not burned.  Oak Ridge National Laboratories
performed an extensive, closely monitored test,
in a controlled environment, and concluded that
SIPS are 15 times less air infiltration than
conventional construction. The testing compared a
room built with 4 1/2" SIP walls and ceiling,
window, door, wire, chases and electrical
outlets, to an otherwise identical room built
from 2x6 walls, OSB sheeting, fiberglass
insulation and drywall. The stated insulation
for the 6" wall is R-19 and for the 4 1/2" SIP
walls is R-15/ Even though the conventional wall
was a 25 higher "R" value, the SIP wall
performed 88 better than the conventional wall.
The results in Energy Savings are dramatic,
when comparing a SIP built home to a conventional
2x4 built home, in fact your energy bill can be
as much as 50 less and your A/C system size is
typically sized 60 less than conventional homes.
SIP homes qualify under the DOE's Energy Star
Program, resulting in savings in your energy
bills throughout the life of the structure.
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System Built
Few if any, factory built structure designs offer
the flexibility of a SIPS system. Each Sips
homeowner and or contractor has a variety of
options tailored to meet their individual needs.
Structural panels can be anywhere from 1 1/2" to
12 1/2" thick, and use either EPS or XPS foam in
1 to 2 pound densities.We have the capability
to convert your plans assisting you in your dream
home. Additional engineering services are
available by highly skilled Professional
Engineers licensed in many states. We also
offer fully designed "quiet floor systems" and
beams to meet your needs. Most designs and floor
plans can be constructed on a slab, crawl space,
or basementInterior partitions can be located
to accommodate personal preference not structural
requirements.The placement and kinds of windows
are highly flexible.
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System Built (contd)
 "L" or "U" shaped floor plans can be utilized to
make the best use of smaller less costly
lots.The building exterior can be anything from
a castle to a cabin.  Exterior finishes may be
done in a variety of ways to meet your local
building codes.Due to the energy, efficiency of
the structure, a smaller heating and cooling
system can be used.The system is efficient
enough that some homeowner's can be his or her
own contractor. Those owners who choose to do
some work themselves not only gain satisfaction
for their effort, but also contribute to the
value of the structure.
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Benefits of SIPs Systems
Both Builder and homeowner benefit from the
efficiencies of SIPS system. Energy savings not
only offers long term advantages to the owner,
they also make every SIPS structure more
attractive at a given price.  Because
components are dimensioned accurately,
construction time is used on erecting, not
correcting mistakes. All of these factors add up
to efficiency for the builder and greater value
for the homeowner.
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FAQs
What are SIPs? A Structural insulated panels
(SIPs) are high performance building panels used
in floors, walls, and roofs for residential and
light commercial buildings. The panels are
typically made by sandwiching a core of rigid
foam plastic insulation between two structural
skins of oriented strand board (OSB). Other skin
material can be used for specific purposes. SIPs
are manufactured under factory controlled
conditions and can be custom designed for each
home. The result is a building system that is
extremely strong, energy efficient and cost
effective. Building with SIPs will save you time,
money and labor.
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FAQs (contd)
How much faster can I build with SIPs? A SIP
homes go up faster than traditionally framed
buildings. A properly trained SIP installation
crew can save a significant amount of time in a
build cycle. Panels can be manufactured as big as
8- by 24-ft., so entire walls can be put up
quickly, reducing dry-in time. SIPs can be
supplied as ready to install building components
when they arrive at the jobsite, eliminating the
time needed to perform individual jobsite
operations of framing, insulating and sheathing
stick-framed walls. Window openings may be precut
in the panels, and depending on the size, a
separate header may not need to be installed.
Electrical chases are typically provided in the
core of panels, so there is no need to drill
through studs for wiring. Can SIPs be modified on
site? A On-site modification can easily be done
using a few additional SIP specific tools. Panels
can be cut using a beam saw or a beam cutting
attachment to a circular saw. The foam core can
then be recessed for splines or dimensional
lumber using a hot wire foam scoop or specialized
angle grinder attachment to recess the core.
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FAQs (contd)
How green are SIPs? Energy efficiency Structural
insulated panels are one of the most
environmentally responsible building systems
available. A SIP building envelope provides high
levels of insulation and is extremely airtight,
meaning the amount of energy used to heat and
cool a home can be cut by up to 50 percent. The
energy that powers homes and commercial buildings
is responsible for a large portion of greenhouse
gasses emitted into the atmosphere. By reducing
the amount of energy used in buildings,
architects, builders, and homeowners can
contribute to a clean environment for the
future. Resource use The insulation used in SIPs
is a lightweight rigid foam plastic composed of
98 air, and requires only a small amount of
petroleum to produce. The foam insulation used in
panel cores is made using a non-CFC blowing agent
that does not threaten the earths ozone layer.
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FAQs (contd)
How strong are SIPs? A The structural
characteristics of SIPs are similar to that of a
steel I-Beam. The OSB skins act as the flange of
the I-beam, while the rigid foam core provides
the web. This design gives SIPs an advantage at
handling in plane compressive loads. SIPs can be
engineered for most applications. Detailed
information on the structural performance of SIPs
is available from SIPA member manufacturers. Are
SIPs compatible with other building
systems? A SIPs are compatible with other
building systems. Wall panels can sit on a
variety of foundation materials, including poured
concrete, blocks, or insulated concrete forms.
SIPs are sized to accept dimensional lumber and
are seamlessly compatible with stick framing.
Builders may choose to build with SIP walls and a
conventional truss roof, or stick walls and a SIP
roof with little difficulty. SIPs are also
popular as a method of providing a well-insulated
building envelope for timber frame structures.
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FAQs (contd)
How are electrical wiring and fixtures
installed? A Electrical wires are pulled through
precut channels inside the core of the panels
called chases. Manufacturers cut chases during
the manufacturing process according to the
electrical design of the home. Electricians can
then use fish tape to feed wires through panel
chases without compressing the insulation or
having to drill through studs. Wiring can also be
run through baseboard raceways and in the cavity
behind the beveled spacer on SIP roof-to-wall
connections. Are SIPs susceptible to
insects? A Although termites do not feed on the
foam panel cores, there have been instances in
which panel cores have been hollowed out by these
insects and used as a nesting ground. Many
manufacturers offer SIPs with borate treated foam
to provide termite resistance. Termites may also
be deterred through the use of a specifically
designed steel mesh. Both these treatments are
highly effective, but they are not a substitute
for careful termite prevention and maintenance,
as with any other wood structure.