Benefits to builders and consumers:
Economic Benefits
When adhering to the process pioneered by EH Systems, building costs are the same as wood frame construction while providing consumers with greater ongoing savings. A builder using the EH System should experience savings in labor costs and the homeowner will qualify for an energy tax credit and an Energy Star rebate.
Using SIP construction and our special process, a builder can frame a home in less time than it takes to build a stick-built home. Precise fabricating of each SIP is completed in our manufacturing plant, which reduces site labor. Our panels are manufactured with an electrical chase at standard plug and switch height increasing the speed of wiring completion.
SIP assembly is faster, trained framing crews are more productive, and the project is finished sooner.
Our Certified EH Systems' builders can save money during construction and are able to pass on decreased "whole house" cost to the homebuyer that includes a reduction in energy bills and the opportunity to qualify for special insurance and mortgage programs.
Structural Benefits
Our SIPs meet code requirements and are listed with the National Evaluation Service, Inc. (NES) or the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and Rescheck.
In addition to being certified, a home built using the EH Systems' process rivals the aesthetic beauty of any stick built home and can feature high ceilings, massive windows, expansive spaces, arches and other architectural points of interest. Builders who use our system do not need to compromise on design.
EH Systems constructs SIPs with a more durable spline system making our products stronger than other SIP manufacturers. Our panels provide a thermal barrier similar to an ice chest. The walls are sealed at the joints, floor, and roof with special sealants that make the home essentially airtight and protected against dust, bugs, pollen, molds, and other allergens.
The roof system is made of 8.25" SIPs, which are so structurally sound they do not require rafters or trusses in most roof designs making the structure three to six times stronger than conventional stick-built homes.
SIP homes have survived Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina, the North Ridge earthquakes and destructive and straight line winds that exceeded 155 mph. Due to their air-tight construction, they burn slower during fires than standard stick built homes with no additional off-gasing.
Environmental Benefits
Homeowners save 50 percent or more on energy bills compared to conventional stick-built homeowners with similar lifestyles. The SIP framing creates a tighter and more energy efficient building envelope than conventional framing so the size of heating and cooling equipment is dramatically reduced.
This energy savings results in less fossil fuel consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Because our homes are air-tight, we reduce air infiltration, which increases the cleanliness of the air. Our Preferred Builders also benefit from significantly less job-site waste, better utilization of material resources, and more environmentally friendly building practices.
R-value
SIPs Outperform Traditional Construction
R-value is defined as the resistance of a material to heat transfer. A material with a high R-value is a better insulator. Testing has proved the whole wall R-value of a SIP wall is significantly greater than that of a traditional wall panel with equivalent thickness.
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