Technical Specifications - Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs) Building Systems

Innovaré Systems provide a fully integrated i-SIP structural insulated panel building system to create a robust and sustainable building envelope with high thermal performance, including all external walls and internal load-bearing and non load-bearing partition walls, party walls, floor cassettes and roof system.

i-SIP structural insulated panels are bespoke to the structural and thermal requirements of each building. Each i-SIP panel is designed, engineered and manufactured including all apertures and additional supports (where required) to ensure the highest quality

Large format i-SIP panels are available up to 6 metres long to offer a rapid build programme. A complete SIPs house for example may be assembled with just 12 i-SIP structural insulated panels. All i-SIP panel joints have a factory fitted male stud that fits smoothly with a corresponding female joint

Innovaré recommends the use of GTEC Megadeco internal drylining that combines a very good fire resistance performance and requires no wet skim finishing, further reducing the need for post construction remedial work

i-SIP technology suffers no post construction ´drop´, therefore no allowance is required for movement differentials between the structure and the external finishes

162mm to 307mm. U-values of 0.23 to 0.11 w/m²k
U-value calculations to BS EN ISO 6946
30 minute fire resistance for 162mm overall i-SIP panel thickness, plus finishes
BS EN 13163 confirms that expanded polystyrene (EPS) does not have any loss of thermal performance over time
11mm oriented strand board Type 3 (OSB/3) BS EN 300
60 minute fire resistance of 162mm overall i-SIP panel thickness, plus factory fitted internal lining board and 15mm GTEC Megadeco plasterboard on timber battens as internal drylining

Sound test results for i-SIP panel exceed Building Regulations by 9% (4dB) and achieve 49 DNTW + CTR dB. Compliance route post completion sound tests (PCT)
60 minute fire resistance at 332mm overall party wall construction
U-value 0.12 w/m²k party wall construction reduces heat loss to neighbouring properties
11mm oriented strand board Type 3 (OSB/3) to BS EN 300

Finished in either P5 chipboard, plywood or OSB/3 to suit client requirements
Upper floors can be designed to accommodate the future installation of a ceiling hoist to a maximum load of 1.5Kn
Metal web beams allow easy access for services and ventilation ducting and is available in spans up to 5.2 metres
I beams are suitable for projects requiring longer spans up to six metres
Hollowcore concrete is available in five metre spans where non timber floors are preferred and delivers the benefits of thermal mass

Pitched warm roof insulated i-SIP panel 131mm to 195mm thick with EPS low lambda core for roof pitches of 15° to 70°
U-value 0.24 to 0.16 w/m²k
No ventilation required
Purlin design to BS6399 pt 3 1998
Truss roof option available
Flat roof cassette option available
Bespoke pitched warm roof i-SIP panels available for roof pitches of 0° to 70°