There are a multitude of advantages to using structural insulated panels (SIPs) to construct a flat pack house, room in a roof or garden room, but some of them are more widely known than others. SIPs are known to be highly energy efficient thanks to their thermal core, and they are well known for their speed and ease of construction, for instance. But there are some more unexpected advantages of using SIPs, as leading SIPs supplier SIPFIT Direct (http://www.structuralinsulatedpanels.co.uk/) explains.
Many people know that using structural insulated panels allows the building to be completely air-tight, water-tight and wind-tight, but often only think of this in relation to keeping warm air in and cold air out, and the subsequent reduction in heating costs. This is of course an impressive enough advantage in itself, especially as energy costs are on the rise and energy efficiency is on everyone’s lips. But enabling a building to be completely air-tight has some further, more unexpected advantages. Builders using flat pack house technology in highly wooded areas found that SIPs kept out airborne allergens such as those created by flowers and trees and which cause seasonal hay fever and year-round allergies in some people.
Another unexpected bonus of having such an airtight construction with the use of SIPs is the fact that outside noise is significantly reduced when inside a SIPs construction. The solidity of the SIPs and the fact that they fit together so snugly keeps out not just water, air, wind and allergens, but also noise pollutants such as traffic.
Finally, owners of a new flat pack house built using structural insulated panels report that it’s refreshing to have such straight walls. Most people are used to living in older buildings where walls, floors and roofs are seldom straight. Even if you are building a completely new house using traditional timber, it’s extremely difficult to achieve completely straight lines, the benefits of which are only really appreciated when coming to finishing off the home by hanging doors and installing kitchen cupboards and cabinetry.
To find out the full range of impressive advantages of using this new method of construction, visit http://www.structuralinsulatedpanels.co.uk/.
Editor’s Note: SIPFIT Direct (http://www.structuralinsulatedpanels.co.uk/) is represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: [email protected] or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.
Many people know that using structural insulated panels allows the building to be completely air-tight, water-tight and wind-tight, but often only think of this in relation to keeping warm air in and cold air out, and the subsequent reduction in heating costs. This is of course an impressive enough advantage in itself, especially as energy costs are on the rise and energy efficiency is on everyone’s lips. But enabling a building to be completely air-tight has some further, more unexpected advantages. Builders using flat pack house technology in highly wooded areas found that SIPs kept out airborne allergens such as those created by flowers and trees and which cause seasonal hay fever and year-round allergies in some people.
Another unexpected bonus of having such an airtight construction with the use of SIPs is the fact that outside noise is significantly reduced when inside a SIPs construction. The solidity of the SIPs and the fact that they fit together so snugly keeps out not just water, air, wind and allergens, but also noise pollutants such as traffic.
Finally, owners of a new flat pack house built using structural insulated panels report that it’s refreshing to have such straight walls. Most people are used to living in older buildings where walls, floors and roofs are seldom straight. Even if you are building a completely new house using traditional timber, it’s extremely difficult to achieve completely straight lines, the benefits of which are only really appreciated when coming to finishing off the home by hanging doors and installing kitchen cupboards and cabinetry.
To find out the full range of impressive advantages of using this new method of construction, visit http://www.structuralinsulatedpanels.co.uk/.
Editor’s Note: SIPFIT Direct (http://www.structuralinsulatedpanels.co.uk/) is represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: [email protected] or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.