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aruba's first sips house
We are very proud to be able to say that we are currently building the first SIPS home on Aruba. SIPS is a revolutionary and sustainable modular building system, which is perfect for the Caribbean environment. Making the house out of SIPS panels will save the proud client much money. Read more by clicking the button.
GREEN PRODUCTS USED:
SIPS structural insulated panels as walls and roof
Double insulated glazing in aluminium window frames
LED lighting
Smart detailling
Thick insulation
Light shades reflecting paint
Garden septic tank with irrigation water system
Hidden rainwater gutter
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
SIPs: the engineering miracle that pays for itself
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high-performance framing material made up of an insulated foam core, sandwiched between 2 magnesium oxide boards.
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MORE INFO ABOUT SIPS
You save money. SIPs have been around since the 1930s, but they're quickly emerging as the most cost-effective, energy-efficient building material created for today's building buyer.
Your building is built 20-30% faster.
Subcontractors can cut days off of their tasks. A plumb and square product makes installation (e.g., cabinetry, electrical, tile, etc.) straightforward and speedy.
You save time. SIPs are pre-cut and ready for immediate assembly upon arrival. They're produced with exceptional uniformity, leading to straighter wall and floor panels.
You have more control over your indoor air quality because it's funneled through regulated ventilation.
Contaminants and allergens are filtered out, and incoming air is de-humidified, eliminating the possibility for mold and mildew growth.
Your health and well being is supported. A SIPs home has a much tighter seal than stick-frame construction. Additionally, the panels don't contain any volatile organic compounds or other questionable chemicals that can be harmful to your health.
Magnesium oxide SIPs are resistant to water, fire, mold, mildew, and termites—they're even bulletproof!
SIPs are created to withstand 200 mph winds. (Hurricane Katrina's highest wind speeds reached 174 mph.)
Your safety is protected. With SIPs, the sum is greater than its parts. Its sandwich-panel technology is made up of three fused components that together are much stronger, straighter, and durable than each one on its own.
Pre-cut panels results in reduced jobsite waste—30% less is sent to the landfills.
SIPs are created from fast-growing renewable resources.
You leave a smaller footprint on the environment. SIPs are the ideal green building material. Not only do they promote energy-efficient housing, but also they result in significantly less landfill waste.
SIPs roofs are often structurally strong enough to forgo a truss system. Architects are allowed to design without this type of engineering constraint holding them back.
Panel exteriors can be finished in a variety of ways: brick, stone, stucco, and cellular PVC siding.
You still get a unique home. A common misconception is that you can't build a one-of-a-kind dream home with SIPs because they're pre-cut. Not true. SIPs offer endless versatility that let you customize your home as you see fit.
Interested in a free consultation?
We'd love to talk to you.
COMPOSITE RECYCLED PVC WOOD
Composite recycled PVC wood is a mix from PVC and recycled wood. The PVC makes it more durable than normal wood. The planks look like wood and the features of PVC make it a great quality material - four times stronger than wood and maintenance free.
WPC decking & STRUCTURES
wpc sidings
wpc FENCING AND furniture
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