YardPod SP comprise a series of panels for walls, floor and roof that are manufactured as SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels). SIPS are high-performance panels manufactured by sandwiching a core of rigid foam insulation between two skins of OSB (Oriented Strand Board) wood structural panels.
The foam core material is “Foam-Control EPS with Perform Guard,” expanded polystyrene with a termite-resistant additive. It contains no CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs or formaldehyde (the bad stuff) and is 100% recyclable. The panels are designed by R-Control SIPS (www.r-control.com) and come with the manufacturers 20-year warranty covering structural strength and thermal performance.
Our SIPS partner, E-Building Systems is an established building company in Grass Valley, California, owned and managed by Jim Crowley. Jim (the Panel Guy) was an early pioneer of SIPS and has been building with SIPS for over 20 years.
E-Building Systems take the raw SIPS panels, then cut and prepares them for use as YardPods, adding framing around all openings to provide a good nailing surface for windows and door frames.
The benefits of SIPS
- Reduced energy bills from the continuous insulation.
- Superior strength in the face of wind and earthquakes.
- Quick and easy installation.
- Zero waste at the job site as everything is pre-cut to size.
- OSB is an efficient use of wood resources and is available from certified forests.
- The foam core does not contain ozone-depleting blowing agents.
- Foam is 100% recyclable.
- Air-tight construction reduced allergen infiltration.
- Complies with US Department of Energy Star® Star program.