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Building Green with Iowa
SIPs
High
Insulation Value
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Iowa SIP panels
range in R value from R-26 to R-57. Traditional
stick-built homes have an R value ranging between R-9
and R-13. (Research results from the Oak Ridge Research
Laboratory operated for the Department of Energy). R
value measures the resistance to heat flow.
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Iowa SIP homes
perform in hot as well as cold temperatures. This is why
your refrigerator, heater, and hot water heater use the
same insulation we use.
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Iowa SIP homes
use considerably less in heating and cooling their
homes. “The energy we use at home accounts for about a
fifth of U.S. global warming pollution. That means
making smart choices at home matters.” (Environmental
Defense website). This reduces your consumption of
fossil fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions into
the atmosphere.
View our R-value comparisons
Waste
Reduction
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Iowa SIP panels
are job-site ready. There is no need to cut, frame or
trim excessive amounts of material for your home. Our
panels are built to your specifications. This reduces
your on-site construction waste and less waste into our
landfills.
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Iowa SIP panels
are 100% recyclable- from the foam to the OSB. This is
just another way we are good for the earth.
Environmentally Friendly Materials
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Oriented Strand
Board or OSB is made derived from fast growing,
replaceable tree crops. OSB panels are produced in a way
that uses a large percentage of every tree.
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Our
polyurethane foam is made by Ecomate which produces
environmentally friendly foam that is recyclable and
non-corrosive. Read below for more information on
Ecomate.
Healthy
Environment
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Iowa SIP homes
are airtight preventing allergens and dust from
penetrating into your home. This provides a healthier
living environment for you and your family.
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Humidity is
better controlled with an Iowa SIP home since it is a
more airtight environment. This reduces the opportunity
for mold growth and dust mites to survive.
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You control
your home environment. On those cold wintry days you
won’t feel the gaps in your home since there aren’t any.
Your HVAC system will be smaller and able to provide you
with superior indoor temperature control.
Check out why we think polyurethane foam is your ideal
insulation solution.
Ecomate
Polyurethane Foam---
Iowa SIPS partners with EcoMate Foaming Solutions to provide
you a green SIP building product out there.
Ecomate
foam is…
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Hygienically
safe
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Thermally
efficient
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Recyclable
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Non-corrosive
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Zero ozone
depletion potential
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Zero global
warming potential
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Smog exempt
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Meets and
exceeds all market, regulatory and environmental
mandates. It is not on the list of foams slated to be
phased out in 2010.
Build Better with Iowa SIPs
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