Insulated Wall Panels

Are You Utilizing Your Wall Panels Correctly?


Anxieties over unstable energy prices are pushing homeowners to search for ways to improve the energy efficiency of their households. Insulated wall panels, which were once restricted to industrial facilities, are now gaining greater acceptance in business and residential applications. The panels are designed to attach directly to the building’s supporting structure. Here’s how most people use their wall panels the wrong way:
 

Using the wrong type of insulated wall panels


While many types of composite panel building systems have been developed, it is important to get wall panels that perform well. Some insulation techniques may seem like a good deal, but won’t supply the proper protection you need for the climate in which the home is located. Other methods are just too costly. The best thing is to educate yourself on the different options you have available, so you can make the right decision when choosing insulation for your home or building.
 

The Right Way to Use Insulated Wall Panels


Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) has become a commonly used alternative construction material for homes and other buildings. These structural panels are made from a thick layer of foam sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board. They are also available with cores made of agricultural fibers (wheat straw and other materials), which provide similar thermal and structural performance. SIPs have a reputation for saving labor for the contractor while providing comfortable and durable insulated wall panels for the homeowner. The firm foam core that is present in SIP products is more energy efficient than many other forms of insulation since air is unable to move through it. The advantage for the environment is that in some cases SIPs use up to 65% less untreated wood than other building methods.
Benefits of insulated wall panels include:
  • Factory made and quality checked in a controlled, dry environment
  • Panels offer three times or more insulation than spray foam or fiberglass

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