Timber Frames -- Panel Enclosure

Strength and energy efficiency through structural panel construction

Panels are pre-cut and applied to your timber frame after the raising.	The crane is used to lower each panel into its proper place.	Panel by panel, your enclosure is secured to your timber frame.

The insulation values for panels are far superior to conventional framing and insulating methods. The insulation core is polyurethane, 2.2 lb. density closed cell foam. Outer and inner skins are 7/16" Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Minimum R-Values are as follows: Walls - R-24, R-28 Roof - R-40

SIPs also have superior transverse and axial-loading capabilities with increased racking resistance over conventional framing enclosures. Foam fire rating is Class 1. No formaldahyde or CFC's are contained in this product.

A SIPs enclosure can be installed much faster than a conventional shell.	Molded-in electrical boxes with conduit.	Ready for your electrical connections.

8' x 24' panel size provides for fewer thermal breaks.	Pre-cut window and doorway shapes ensure no onsite waste.	After the wall panels have been installed, the roofing panels are carried into place and secured.

• 1993 earthquake in Kobe Japan, SIP houses left undamaged amid other destruction.
• 1998 a tornado rolls through conventionally-framed houses in an Atlanta suburb, but causing only superficial damage to a SIPs home in the middle of the destruction.

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