Energy Efficient Building Envelope
(structural insulated panels)
Timber Masters provides energy and building efficient wall and roof panel systems. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are high-performance panels made by sandwiching a core of rigid foam plastic insulation (EPS) between structural skins of various types, most common of which is oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood.
Because they are factory-made, SIPs can be custom-designed to the needs of each project.
For additional protection, panels can be upgraded to MGO panels, giving more weather resistance, mold & mildew resistance, and up to a four hour fire rating. These panels are ideal for back-country cabins and other structures that can be threatened by wildfires, high moisture locations, or areas with more extreme weather.
Advantages of SIPs include:
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SIPs cuts overall construction time of project because of pre-fabrication assemblies.
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Weather-tight and security-locked within days.
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Factory precut panels cuts down wastage.
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SIPs are stronger than standard framed walls and roof truss systems.
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Buildings built with SIP framing are more energy efficient than stick-built homes.
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HVAC system is smaller than non-SIP homes.
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Trim and cabinet installation easier because of the straight walls.
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Mold and mildew resistant.
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Electrical chases are pre-cut at factory.
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A friendly product for the do-it-yourselfer
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Strong fire protection and ability to prevent fire spread (no air cavities).
Ease of Construction
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When skilled labor is at a premium, SIPs allow experienced or inexperienced crews to put up building envelopes quickly, shaving days off building enclosure schedules.
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Training and consultation is provided for first time installers.
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Detailed project installation details are provided.
Faster Construction:
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SIPS are ready to install when they arrive at the job site, eliminating the need to perform the individual operations of framing, sheathing, and insulating stick-framed walls. This saves builders significant amount of on-site labor.
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Add more projects to scheduled builds.
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The fully insulated SIP enclosure makes winter finishing quicker.
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A shorter building cycle of the structure translates to lower loan cost overhead.
Building Code Compliant
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Unless municipality requests, SIP CCMC approved wall panels do not require engineering for 6 1/2” walls up to 10’ high.
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6 1/2” SIP wall exceeds recent Alberta and BC building code 9.36 energy code requirements.
Energy Efficient Building
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The insulating core of a SIP provides high density continuous insulation. Excess RSI allows for trade off in building design.
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SIPs are up to 15 times more airtight and when combined with other energy efficient technology are 50% more energy efficient than stick building.
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SIP houses are frequently measured at 0.2 air changes.