Background
Structurally Insulated Panels
(SIPs) have been in development in the United States, since 1935. Since this time, SIPs construction methods
have been adopted in many countries including Canada, Europe, Asia and now Australasia. Brenshai has been researching
the use of SIP for the Australian market for several years and has recently partnered with R-Control Australasia. The R-Control Group is the world's largest, most experienced and most successful
manufacturer of SIP.
A large multi million dollar factory has now been established on the East Coast of Australia, ready
to meet the demands of the Asia-Pacific Market. Brenshai Is proud to be partnered with an organisation that has a wealth
of experience with which to develop the huge potential in the region
Structurally Insulated
Panels FAQ's
WHAT
ARE SIPs (STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS)?
An extremely strong, super insulated structural panel building component used
for exterior walls, roof/ceilings and floors. SIPs are made from engineered wood facings laminated with structural grade adhesives
to termite resistant expanded polystyrene rigid insulation.
WHAT TYPE OF STRUCTURES CAN BE BUILT WITH SIPs?
SIPs can be used in all designs: custom homes, engineered homes,
restaurants, office buildings, schools, churches, multi residential and multi-storey facilities. Tthe options are endless.
Homeowners, builders, and designers who want to use a superior building technology, as an investment for the future, can all
benefit from building with SIPs. WHY SHOULD
I CONSIDER SIPs OVER CONVENTIONAL STICK FRAME CONSTRUCTION METHODS?
If you plan to own or occupy the building
or house, there are several excellent reasons to consider SIPs.
Comfort — One of the most exciting features of an SIP structure is the comfort
benefit to the homeowner. SIPs create an inside home environment that is more easily and economically controlled. In
addition to superior physical comfort, SIP structures provide acoustic barriers for privacy and create a clean air environment.
Thermal Performance —
Stick built walls were originally designed to be structural,
not insulated. With SIPs, the insulation is not an afterthought, but an integral part of the structure. The insulation is
solid, so there is no air movement within the wall, nor are there studs acting as thermal breaks that reduce energy efficiency
and homeowner comfort.
Strength — Structural testing and real world storms and earthquakes have challenged SIP strength performance.
In tests of strength, SIPs have proven stronger than stick framed construction methods
.
Quality — SIPs
assure you of straight, flat walls with no bulging framing members. Straight walls are virtually impossible to achieve with
stick framing. Attraction of dirt particles to thermal shorts caused by framing members is eliminated. A continuous
wood surface provides a sound nailing base for conventional exterior finishing materials. This is also an advantage for interior
finishing, as well as hanging cabinets and pictures
.
Speed of Construction — SIPs are a faster method of construction. Many SIP contractors report 30% to 50% increased productivity
in their framing.
WHAT IS THE COST COMPARED TO A CONVENTIONAL STICK BUILT STRUCTURE?
The cost of any home or building is significantly dependent upon
design. SIPs offset any minor additional material costs through labour savings. SIPs produce significant savings to
the owner over the life of the structure when lower utility bills arrive, and maintain the value of the home for resale purpose.
Your SIPs building process:
1.
Site selection
2. Present a plan
3. Build the SIPs to suit your structure
4. Delivery to site
5. Construction of the structure-faster with a reduction in labour and trades required.
(Fast close in times allow
other trades on site faster. Completion time reduced).
6. Building occupied.
ASK YOUR BUILDER TO BUILD WITH SIPS.
