A: The structural characteristics of SIPs are similar to that of a steel I-Beam. The OSB skins act as the flange of the I-beam, while the rigid foam core provides the web. This design gives SIPs an advantage at handling in plane compressive loads.

A: Yes. Panels have been put through extensive racking tests. The testing went extremely well compared to standard framing. This racking test caters to hurricane & earthquake simulation.

A: Can be equal to more expensive at outset, depending on the customers' needs & house plans, but with our pre-cut systems, there is a tremendous saving on labor costs, plus on heating/cooling costs.

A: Any conventional heating system can be used but should be downsized because SIPS houses are so energy efficient and airtight.

A: Yes, because less air movement or leakage translates into less drafts, fewer penetrations for noise, lower energy bills and a significantly more comfortable and controllable indoor environment.

A: You can slash energy costs by up to 50%. Because SIPs create a tighter building envelope than conventional insulation, your builder can actually reduce the size of heating and cooling equipment. That reduces costs immediately. Better yet, SIPs keep your costs down from season to season, year after year, for as long as you own your home.

A: One of the best advantages of SIP is that it’s suitable for the extreme climatic conditions, SIP house can work both in cold and hot environment due to the super insulation value. In hot area like Quatar, in cold area like Skandinavia we have some special treatment to make your house more comfortable and save your air-conditioning bills.

A: R-Value is a measure of a material's resistance to heat flow. The higher the number the better the material is at insulating. According to the Dept. of Energy, thermal breaks such as corners, windows, doors, and stud walls dramatically reduce the stated R-Value of virtually every product on the market except SIPs. As an example, a 2x6-stud wall with R-19 fiberglass batts has an R-Value of 13.7. A six-inch Premier wall has an R-Value of 21.7. Simply put, a 6" Premier wall out performs a 6" stud wall by 58%. Premier Panels have the following ratings.

A: Cutting and fabricating, based on your construction drawings, are done for you in a SIP manufacturing plant. That reduces site labor and time building materials are exposed to the weather on the job site. SIPs are also made in large sizes up to 8 ft by 24 ft so assembly on-site is faster, framing crews are more productive, and the project is "dried-in" sooner. That means other subcontractors can get a head start on the jobs they need to do.