Structural Insulated Panels

Structural Insulated Panels

A cost-effective, energy-efficient construction system that saves labor, time and cost.

Structural insulated panels are high-quality foam core panels suitable for

many residential and

commercial building applications. They are solid, one-piece structural c

omponents that can be used in walls, floors and roofs. Each panel is made of an Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) core bonded between two outher layers of rugged Oriented Strand Board (OSB).

Expanded Polystyrene Foam Core

EPS is an inert, stable cellular plastic with superior insulating qualities. Unlike many other foam products, EPS is "ozone-friendly" - no CFCs or HCFCs are used int he production of panels. Other characteristics of EPS include:

• Structural Integrity: EPS retains its shape indefinitely. it will not shrink, decompose or disintergrate due to age or weather.
• Thermal Stability: The insulating value of EPS does not decrease with age.
• Toxicity: EPS is formaldehyde-free.
• Low Water Absorption: EPS has a closed cell structure. Its water absorption level is so low that moisture and the elements will not significantly affect its insulation values.

Exterior and Interior Skins

The oriented strand board skins on structural panels are exterior rated Exposure I by the American Plywood Association (APA).

Energy Efficiency & Comfort

Structural insulated panels decrease cooling and heating costs even more than their high R-rating would seem to indicate, because they form a solid thermal envelope around the structure, uninterrupted by the typical studs, sills or headers. This substantially reduces air infiltration compared with conventional construction techniques. The panels' solid core of insulation also eliminates the convection looping that can occur in the gaps and spaces typical in batt insulation.

Strength & Durability

The strength of structural insulated panels has been proven through rigorous structural testing required by national code authorities, plus their actual performance through more than 40 years of use.

Inspections, Ratings & Reports

Complete copies of all research reports and test results are available on request. All structural insulated panels provided by PanelWrights are in full compliance with applicable building codes and standards.

Insulation Properties