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6 Ways Extreme SIPs Protect Against Hurricanes and Extreme Weather
Extreme Panel Technologies’ Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) offer a resilient, efficient, and disaster-resistant solution for homes in hurricane-prone areas like Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Engineered to withstand extreme wind speeds of over 180 mph, SIPs provide unmatched protection against hurricanes and other natural disasters. They maintain structural integrity even during flooding, reducing the risk of water damage and mold. In addition to faster rebuild times, SIPs offer superior fire resistance, with a one-hour fire rating and an airtight design that prevents the spread of fire and smoke. Their seismic-tested strength adds further security, ensuring homes remain stable in multiple disaster scenarios. SIPs also enhance energy efficiency, keeping homes comfortable during power outages—a frequent aftermath of severe storms—while reducing long-term utility costs. These features make SIPs a comprehensive, durable solution for rebuilding in areas frequently affected by natural disasters.
1. Built to Withstand Hurricanes and High Winds
2. Water-Resistant and Flood Durable
3. Faster, Disaster-Resilient Rebuilds
4. Enhanced Fire Safety for Peace of Mind
5. Seismic and Structural Strength for a Secure Shelter
6. Energy Efficiency During Power Outages
1. Built to Withstand Hurricanes and High Winds
Extreme Panel Technologies’ SIPs are designed to endure hurricane-force winds, often exceeding the stringent standards of high-velocity hurricane zones, such as those in Florida. SIPs have proven to withstand wind speeds over 180 mph, offering critical protection in hurricane-prone areas, ensuring that your home remains standing even during the fiercest storms.
Engineered to withstand extreme wind speeds of over 180 mph, SIPs provide unmatched protection against hurricanes and other natural disasters.
Structural Insulated Panel Association: Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) withstand Hurricane Projectile Test – ICC NTA Missile Impact Test
2. Water-Resistant and Flood Durable
Floods are a major concern in the Southeast, but SIPs are engineered to resist water intrusion. Even when exposed to moisture during flooding, SIPs maintain their structural integrity, preventing mold and rot that are common with traditional construction. This water resilience helps protect homes from the severe effects of flooding, reducing the need for costly repairs after natural disasters.
Extreme SIPs maintain structural integrity even during flooding, reducing the risk of water damage and mold.
Structural Insulated Panel Association: Problems with mold and moisture within super insulated products is a serious concern. With a qualified SIP installer, mold and moisture can be more controlled in a SIP envelope than a traditional home. The systems installed in the structure are key to ensuring the envelope can resist moisture and dry when necessary.
3. Faster, Disaster-Resilient Rebuilds
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, rebuilding quickly is a priority. Extreme Panels allow for faster construction, reducing build times by up to 50%. With SIPs, communities affected by hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters can rebuild stronger, faster, and with fewer resources, helping families return to their homes sooner.
Witness the impressive speed and efficiency of this building approach, from panel erection to achieving a weather-tight structure.
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4. Enhanced Fire Safety for Peace of Mind
Fire is another hazard that can arise after hurricanes or other disasters. SIPs offer superior fire resistance, passing the ASTM E110 test with a one-hour fire rating. The solid, airtight composition of SIPs helps prevent fire from spreading, and the elimination of vented attics reduces the risk of embers entering your home during a fire event. This feature is critical for homeowners looking to future-proof their homes against multiple disaster risks.
SIPs offer superior fire resistance, with a one-hour fire rating and an airtight design that prevents the spread of fire and smoke.
Structural Insulated Panel Association: Contrary to first assumptions that the foam inside SIPs is more prone to shrink in fire or burn hot, SIPs have proven to perform very well in fire tests. The assembly of structural insulated panels is highly rated among ASTM tests, and in some situations, fire has self-extinguished by running out of air.
5. Seismic and Structural Strength for a Secure Shelter
SIPs not only withstand hurricanes but also offer protection against earthquakes and extreme winds. Their robust engineering has been proven in seismic testing and shows superior structural strength compared to traditional framing. SIPs provide the necessary stability to keep buildings safe from the ground up, even in regions facing multiple natural threats like the Carolinas.
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SIPs seismic-tested strength adds further security, ensuring homes remain stable in multiple disaster scenarios.
Structural Insulated Panel Association: Structural insulated panels and their entire installation package provide stability and strength hard to replicate with stick framing. Al Cobb talks about the various factors of panel strength and a few historical examples of SIP performance.
6. Energy Efficiency During Power Outages
Natural disasters often lead to power outages, leaving buildings without heating or cooling. SIPs’ airtight construction provides superior insulation, keeping homes comfortable even when the power is out. This energy efficiency reduces utility costs and ensures that homes remain livable during extended power outages, a common aftermath of hurricanes and floods.
This is a real deep dive to answer all your Extreme SIPs questions – covering topics like cost and advantages of using Extreme SIPs over traditional stick framing.
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