Advantages of SIPs

SIP structures benefit from:

1. Excellent Thermal Performance

   Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels provide superior thermal performance, which will last the life span of the building. This is due to the solid core of polyurethane (PUR) insulation throughout the structure which ensures that the building is heated evenly, remains free from cold spots and will benefit from reduced heating costs.

   This building was constructed for the National Science Foundation 200 miles from the Magnetic North Pole! SIPs have proved to be the perfect match for these demanding conditions.

2. Low U-value walls and roof

   Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels offer extremely high thermal performance, the Polyurethane (PUR) core of rigid insulation and OSB/3 achieves U-Values as low as 0.14 Watts per Meter Squared Kelvin (W/m2K) or better, making significant savings on your annual heating costs.

3. Integral Insulation

   The insulation is integral to the Build It Green SIP Building System, and therefore eliminates the need and cost for cavity insulation.

4. Habitable Roof Space

   Build It Green SIP Building Systems do not require roof trusses, therefore providing an additional habitable room in the roof.

5. Extra Floor Space

   Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels create more internal floor space for the same external dimensions in comparison to masonry construction. This is because a SIP structure provides excellent strength and insulation in a smaller wall width.

6. Environmental Sustainability

   A Build It Green home is environmentally friendly for several reasons. Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels are made from timber which is sourced from managed plantations. Timber is seen as a green building material because trees produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere and timber is the only truly renewable building material.

   The polyurethane (PUR) core of insulation in the Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels is CFC/HCFC-free with zero Ozone Depletion Potential and has a Low Global Warming Potential (GWP).

7. Low Wastage

   Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels are pre-engineered in a factory environment which results in less defects and wastage throughout the manufacturing and construction processes.

8. Fast Construction Method

   By using Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels, on-site construction time can typically be reduced by up to three times.

9. Improved Scheduling & Programme Control

   External and internal follow on trades can start work sooner as the Build It Green SIP Building System, when wrapped with a breather membrane, offers a weather-tight shell helping you complete your project faster.

   With a Build It Green SIP Building System it is easier to predict project completion times as the system is relatively simple to erect and requires no wet trades or brick layers.

10. Design Flexibility

    Using specialist in-house 3D CAD software, Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels can be designed to accommodate a wide variety of building applications.

11. Robust and Solid Feel

    A Build It Green SIP home delivers a robust and solid feel compared to other timber frame systems. This is achieved due to its solid core construction and the fixing of plasterboard directly to the inner face of the SIP Panel.

12. Air-Tightness

    Poor air-tightness is a major cause of heat loss. A Build It Green home provides a controllable indoor environment due to the superior air tightness of the system. This is enhanced with the use of a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system or similar.

13. Limited Cold Bridging

    Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels are joined together with an insulated SIP spline providing a continuous polyurethane (PUR) core through the walls and roof of the building. This greatly improves the thermal efficiency of the building compared to timber frame studs and cavity insulation which is prone to slumping and mortar drops during the construction process.

14. Solid Panels Provide a Rigid Surface For Fixings

    In most cases, no additional timber 'noggins' are required to facilitate the hanging of radiators and kitchen units as is required with timber frame construction.

15. Excellent Resale Potential

    Build It Green homes are attractive to future buyers and occupiers, due to the inexpensive running costs of a SIP structure and the many other benefits a SIP home provides.

    
16. The Code For Sustainable Homes

    Build It Green Structural Insulated Panels contribute to The Code for Sustainable Homes through excellent thermal performance, air tightness and limited cold bridging.

17. British Board of Agrément (BBA)

    The Build It Green SIP Building System is a certified product of the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
    Agrément Certificate No. 06/4312 (PDF)

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• Excellent Thermal Performance
• Low U-value walls & roof
• Integral Insulation
• Habitable Roof Space
• Extra Floor Space
• Environmental Sustainability
• Low Wastage
• Fast Construction
• Improved Scheduling & Programme Control
• Design Flexibility
• Robust & Solid Feel
• Air-Tightness
• Limited Cold Bridging
• Rigid Surface For Fixings
• Resale Potential
• Code For Sustainable Homes
• BBA certified