Building SIP houses

The building material does not contain hazardous substances or formaldehyde. The production does not use butanol, styrene, organic impurities, and resins. The main component is expanded polystyrene, which meets all sanitary and hygienic requirements. In European countries, such panels are used for building kindergartens, hospitals, schools, and various social facilities.

The panels are produced using hardeners, resins, and waxes that do not harm humans and animals. At the same time, these compounds protect the structure from ultraviolet radiation and atmospheric influences. The panels do not fade in the sun and do not deform when exposed to sunlight.

The safety level of the panels has been repeatedly studied by Russian and foreign scientists. The conclusions of the construction industry experts are also positive.

For rodents, SIP houses are far less convenient than wooden buildings. The long-term operating practices of shopping centers, stores, and food warehouses show that there are no traces of rats and mice.

Expanded polystyrene scares away living organisms with its unnatural origin. Isolated cases of damage to the insulation layers are explained only by the need to make the way to a blocked mouse hole. What’s more, the soft filler is protected on both sides by compressed hardboards. Numerous discussions of this problem on forums show that people do not encounter rodents in SIP houses.

The manufacturer of building materials gives a 100-year guarantee for the preservation of all technical characteristics. In western countries, there are a large number of houses built in the last century. Although the houses were constructed using the first and untested technologies, they all have been preserved in excellent condition.

The active phase of construction began a while ago. The demand for SIP houses is constantly growing. So far, we can talk about the accumulated experience and useful life, which is at least 100 years. A striking example is the US cottages. They were built more than 50 years ago. However, they have perfectly preserved their appearance and all performance characteristics.

The long service life of houses is due to the durability of building materials. The main component, which is expanded polystyrene, does not lose its technical performance and heat-insulating properties even after 60-70 years of use.

A SIP is considered a simple building material. It is expanded polystyrene foam fixed on both sides with rigid oriented strand boards. The process of fixing the layers is performed under pressure. A neutral adhesive mixture is used as a binder. Expanded polystyrene is considered one of the best heaters. Therefore, the cost of heating and electricity for a SIP house is minimal.

The panels are lightweight. No special site is required during construction. The construction work can be done both in winter and summer.