System Approach to the Building Envelope
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Ensuring the safety and resilience of buildings and their occupants is paramount for any contractor. Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS) are a revolutionary building solution, offering a trifecta of benefits: energy efficiency, durability, and exceptional resilience against disasters, particularly fires. With their ability to pass critical fire tests, SIPS create airtight structures that significantly reduce the risk of fire spread within interior spaces. Keep reading below for the most common questions about SIPS and their fire behavior properties, and to see the results of a SIPS burn demonstration hosted by the California Fire Investigators Association & Premier SIPS.
Structural Insulated Panels Systems (SIPS) are commonly used to build energy-efficient structures that are built to last. These panels are categorized as Type V Combustible construction and require thermal barrier protection to guarantee the safety of its occupants in the event of a fire. Properly installed thermal barriers on SIPS have proven to perform better than wood stud construction. In the event of an uncontrolled fire, the organic component materials of SIPS will emit combustion products similar to those of typical wood construction.
Have questions about SIPS and fire performance? Or interested in exploring our case studies of projects that have performed in unfortunate fires, and the many others who have chosen to build with SIPS in fire prone areas? Reach out to us today and we will be happy to answer all your SIPS questions.
This information is presented as a summary of SIP technology and is not intended as full disclosure of SIPs information. Extensive testing and research has been conducted on SIPs concerning fire performance, toxicity of components, and structural capacities. Please contact Premier for additional technical information.
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As the oldest manufacturer in the SIPs industry, Premier’s SIP system is the proven prefabricated building envelope framing system for your next commercial or residential structure. Faster, stronger, and greener than outdated lumber framing methods, SIPs are the future of framing. Join the other thousands of structures built with SIPs, and contact the expert in your local region to get started.