An airtight SIP building will use less energy to heat and cool, allow for better control over indoor environmental conditions, and reduce construction waste” (Padmini & Manoj Kumar, 2015, p. 1). When it comes to how SIPs are made, OSB is used on the exterior and interior sides and comes from fast-growing, small diameter trees. These kinds of trees are harvested from plantations leaving old-growth trees undisturbed. The EPS foam that makes up the core, is a recyclable material, fully inert in the environment (Kibert, 2016). EPS foam can be used as a soil-additive and requires less energy than is needed to produce fiberglass insulation. In addition to requiring less energy to be made, SIP panels release no harmful volatile organic compounds. The airtightness of the construction leads to reduced environmental and chemical allergies inside (Kibert, 2016).
Along with coming from green-sourced materials, SIPs can be transformed into composite structural-insulated panels (CSIPs). CSIPs “are novel prefabricated elements for structural applications. They are made from glass–fiber reinforced magnesia cement boards as facesheets and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) as a core. CSIPS overcame several deficiencies of traditional structural insulated panels (SIPs)” (Smakosz & Tejchman, 2014, p. 1068). CSIPs offer the versatility of SIPs but further promote the green message by using materials that do away with the need for wood altogether. CSIPs are an evolution of SIPs that allows for greener construction and enhanced sustainable construction. “Constructing green buildings that these resources more efficiently, while minimizing pollution that can harm renewable natural resources, is crucial to a sustainable future” (Padmini & Manoj Kumar, 2015, p. 1).
Building surveying assessmentTask 11. Building construction stagesWallsThe building�s timber-framed walls have been erected compliant with the Australian Standard 1684. High-tech manufacturing devices are utilized to produce prefabricated frames within an off-site industrial unit. These frames are then transported to the construction site in a ready-to-use state with explicit instructions for installation.�The timber frames are non-load as well as load bearing, with synthetic erection and construction material to ground slab and
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