SIPs are high performance thermally efficient composite panels which consist of a sandwich of two layers of structural board with an insulating layer of foam in between for walls, roofs and floors in new residential and commercial buildings.
They are a widely used alternative construction material for homes and other buildings, with a proven record for over 40 years in the US, Europe and the UK. While many types of Composite Panel building systems have been developed, SIPs now usually refers to panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB). The result is an engineered panel that provides structural framing, insulation, and exterior sheathing in a solid, one-piece component. Formance™ panels have Codemark certifcation which ensures compliance with the NZ Building Code and gives peace of mind that Formance™ panels will meet the standards and deliver a high performance building.
Formance™ have put together a useful DESIGN GUIDE to ensure you easily comply with all moisture, fire and structural requirements of Building Code, as well as optimising your design for fabrication. You can access this guide directly here http://formance.co.nz/for-designers/design-support-services/
Formance™ panels combine superior insulation with near-zero air leakage to maximize the performance of the building envelope and allow HVAC systems to operate more effectively. You also get:
Improve structural strength for resistance to natural disasters. You also get:
Rounded roofs, arched windows and other complex designs are made simple with Formance™ panels. The manufacturing process means that no design element is too hard to accomplish. You also get:
Formance has been in development since the devastating February earthquake in 2011. It recognised post-earthquake Christchurch as the perfect catalyst for a step change. Having recently been awarded CodeMark certification to B1 and B2 of the NZBC Formance is making great strides in making SIP construction the new normal.
Formance is well positioned to advance current methods in construction. They challenge conventional thinking in construction, and work with like-minded companies who share the passion for advancement.
Formance panels are engineered in a controlled factory environment meaning precision home building is now a reality for builders. Easy to build with, fast to erect and with less wastage or re-work on site, Formance panels put the satisfaction back into a job well done for builders.
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are one of the most airtight and well insulated building systems available. An airtight SIP building will use less energy to heat and cool, allow for better control over indoor environmental conditions, and reduce construction waste.
Most projects are delivered to the jobsite pre-fabricated per your floor plans. Windows, doors and archways are pre-cut when you install the panels. Wall, roof and floor SIP panels arrive numbered for simplified installation.
