SIP Benefits
Excellent Thermal Performance
DIPs provide superior thermal performance, which will last the life span of the building. This is due to the solid core of polyurethane (PUR) insulation throughout the structure which ensures that the building is heated evenly, remains free from cold spots and will benefit from reduced heating costs.
Low U Values
DIPs offer extremely high thermal performance, the Polyurethane (PUR) core of rigid insulation and Dragonboard achieves U-Values as low as 0.10 Watts per Meter Squared Kelvin (W/m2K) or better, making significant savings on your annual heating costs.
Increased Floor Space
DIPs create more internal floor space for the same external dimensions in comparison to masonry construction. This is because a SIP structure provides excellent strength and insulation in a smaller wall section. The System does not require roof trusses, therefore providing an additional habitable room in the roof.
Limited Cold Bridging
DIPs are joined together with an insulated SIP spline providing a continuous polyurethane (PUR) core through the walls and roof of the building. This greatly improves the thermal efficiency of the building compared to timber frame studs and cavity insulation which is prone to slumping and mortar drops during the construction process.
Faster build times
External and internal follow-on trades can start work sooner as the DIPs offers a weather-resistant shell helping you complete your project faster. With our building system it is easier to predict project completion times as the system is relatively simple to erect and requires no wet trades or brick layers.
10 year structural warranty
DIPs comes with its own 10 year structural warranty that is recognised by all the major and leading banks, building societies and lenders.
MgO boards are highly sustainable, consumes low energy, resistant to fire, weather ability, strong and resistant to mould and mildew. The characteristics of MgO board offer it as a viable alternative, which has the potential to outperform alternative sheathing materials.
| Dragonboard | Cement Board | Plywood | OSB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Spread | None | None | High | High |
| Smoke Development | None | None | High | High |
| Water Resistance | Yes | No | No | No |
| Termite Resistance | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Impact Strength | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Combustibility | None | None | Burns | Burns |
| Structural | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental | High | Medium | Medium | Poor |
| Freeze/thaw | Good | Good | Good | Good |