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GRS using R-CONTROL® SIPs

Structural Insulated Panels

History of SIP’s

Building Green

Performance

Simplified Construction

High Performance Windows and Doors

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Specification

Load Design Details

ICC ES Code Reports

Construction Details & Engineering

Consumer Videos

Technical Support from Green Room Systems™

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R-Control® SIPs are:

Composites of:

Oriented strand board

(OSB) meeting PS2-92

Expanded polystyrene

(EPS)

With Structural Grade Laminating adhesive meeting ICC ES AC05

Green Room additions

using R-Control® SIPs

are used for:

The exterior insulation

envelope of the structure,

including roof/ceilings,

structural walls and floors

Research and testing of the technology was done primarily by Forest Products

Laboratory (FPL) in Madison, WI as part of U.S. Forest Service’s attempts to

conserve forest resources. In 1937, a small stressed-skin house was constructed and

garnered enough attention to bring in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to dedicate the

house. In a testament to the durability of such panel structures, it has endured the

severe Wisconsin climate and is currently being used by University of Wisconsin as

a day care center. With the success of the stress skinned panels, it was suggested

stronger skins could take all of the structural load and eliminate the frame

altogether.

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright used structural insulated panels in some of

his affordable Usonian houses built throughout the 1930’s and 1940’s. SIPs took a

major leap in technology when one of Wright’s students, Alden B. Dow, son of the

founder of Dow Chemical Company, created the first foam core SIP in 1952.

1. Framing lumber

2. Exterior sheathing

3. Insulation

4. Vapor/air retarder

5. Sealed penetrations

Framing lumber

Exterior sheathing

Insulation

Vapor/air retarder

Sealed penetrations

Strength — Structural testing and real world storms and earthquakes

have challenged R-Control® SIP strength performance. In tests of

strength, R-Control® SIPs have proven stronger than stick framed

construction methods.

Quality — R-Control® SIPs assure you of straight, flat walls with no

bulging framing members. Straight walls are virtually impossible to

achieve with stick framing. Attraction of dirt particles to thermal shorts

caused by framing members is eliminated. A continuous wood surface

provides a sound nailing base for conventional exterior finishing

materials. This is also an advantage for interior finishing, as well as

hanging cabinets and pictures.

R-Control® SIPs have exceptional strength to resist

Seismic activity and high winds. R-Control® has

documentation of homes which used R-Control® SIP’s that

withstood the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Kobe, Japan in

January 1995. These homes were located just miles from

the quake’s epicenter and stood solidly against the

tremendous force of the earthquake.

R-Control® SIP structures have also withstood tornados in

Tennessee and straight line winds and tree trunks crashing

into them in Michigan.

R-Control® SIPs are thoroughly tested and proven for structural and fire performance

R-Control® SIPs meet requirements of the following codes:

– International Building Code (IBC)

– International Residential Code (IRC)

– HUD

– Various state and local agencies

ICC ES R-Control® Recognition

Every room is completely engineered

Detailed and certified ICC-ES report #2233 which virtually eliminates issues with permitting!

Electrical Planning:

Chases built into Panels

– Internally

– Vertically

– Horizontally

UL Tested

Connections

Splines

– Used to connect panels

– Eliminate thermal breaks

– Factory cut, sized to match precut spline pockets

Plates

– Used to block panel edges

– Plate pockets precut in panels

The R-value of a material or wall assembly was never intended

to be the measure of the thermal efficiency in a home. R-Value

only measures resistance to heat loss by conduction. Other

forms of heat loss which greatly impact energy efficiency are

convection, radiation and especially air infiltration (leakage).

Conventional framing with bat insulation promotes convection,

radiant and infiltration heat loss. Testing at Oak Ridge National

Laboratories (ORNL) proved that R-Control® SIP walls are far

superior to conventional stick frame and bat insulated walls.

© Copyright 2008 Green Room Systems™ , LLC SIP STICK 126 CFM 9 CFM Whole Room Air Infiltration, Source Oak Ridge National Laboratory Testing ( Lower cfm = higher comfort) The advantages of using SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) are many: Reduced energy use; By virtue of its solid walls and monolithic construction, over 2000 linear feet of cracks normally found in the walls of the average stick built home are eliminated. Heating and air conditioning costs can be reduced by up to 50% over the life of the home.

© Copyright 2008 Green Room Systems™ , LLC Building with structural insulated panels (SIPs) can cut home energy consumption by up to 50%, making it easy to reach Energy Star qualifications with SIP homes. SIPs provide high density foam insulation consistently and flawlessly, without the voids, gaps, and compression of insulation in stud walls. - Source SIP Association Studies done by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) show that when whole wall R-Value is measured, SIPs far outperform wood framed walls. By eliminating the loss of heating and cooling energy through gaps in the insulation, SIPs dramatically reduce the amount of energy used to heat and cool a home.

This report only mentions three structural Home Building

Material Systems expected to last a Lifetime!

Page 10 section 12: FRAMING & OTHER

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

Poured-Concrete Systems - Lifetime

Structural Insulated Panels - Lifetime

Timber Frame Post & Beam Homes - Lifetime

Key Window Features:

Rich, Contemporary Look

High-Performance Glass

Latest integrated locking & latching hardware

Simulated divided lites

Magnetic Seal

Frame & Sashes

Solid Color options

Interior & Exterior Lamination options

Custom Colors

Frame

High-End design appeal

Thick Multi Chambered Walls

Triple weather stripping at Head & Sill

Low Profile Pocket Head

45 degree cut & weld

Compression seal for snug sashes and extra air resistance

High performance Sill:

Optional leg height for specific performance requirements

High performance Sash/Sill

Many Accessories

New Contemporary Sculpted Sash

Triple weather-stripping at all sealing locations

Bulb seal compression at head & sill

“ Dual Bulb” at sill

Recessed Lock and Keeper option

Integrated Lock & Tilt Latch option

1” IG thickness

Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) Compatible

Thick Multi Chambered Walls

AllerGuard 100 This specially-formulated weatherstrip resists and kills allergy-aggravating microparticles of pollen, fungi, mold, mildew and bacteria. It also helps reduce outside noise and infiltration of exterior gases such as carbon monoxide. LoE3-366 Glass LoE3-366 is the ultimate performance glass . It delivers the ideal balance of solar control and high visibility. And it provides the highest levels of year-round comfort and energy savings, making it the perfect glass no matter where you live. Cardinal 366 in a triple pane krypton IG offers extremely low SHGC. This type of IG incorporated into the Green Window Systems vinyl window provides unsurpassed U values. Warm Edge Spacer The TruWarm® Super Spacer® is the world’s only all-foam, NO-Metal edge seal product that prevents condensation, frosting, and mold growth while providing the highest levels of energy performance.

Research has shown that for both residential and commercial buildings

operations contribute to over 90% of the building’s impact on global warming;

reducing energy use is the best way to positively impact our environment.

The energy savings from R-Control® SIP structures can translate into emission reductions of tons of carbon dioxide per year

R-Control® SIPs reduce their impact on the environment by using component materials that are earth friendly: The wood facings are from rapidly renewable wood species

Foam-Control EPS does not contain CFC’s, HFC’s, HCFC’s

The Foam-Control EPS is fully recyclable

Yes, R-Control® SIPs have been used to build many

homes and office buildings that achieve EPA’s ENERGY

STAR Ratings or USGBC’s LEED Certification.

Additionally R-Control® SIPs are a main component

used in ORNL’s NetZero Energy Homes as well as the

building system of choice by many leading universities

for the Solar Decathlon Design competition.

Mold and mildew will cause damage and rotting in:

– Wood

– Fabric

– Carpeting

– Drywall

And can eventually begin to effect the structural integrity of the building

It is imperative to prevent indoor mold growth in order to maintain good indoor air quality

R-Control® SIP Mold Resistant Coating &

Perform Guard® Foam Control EPS foam

Foam Control EPS foam resistant to insects

Provides a system to protect wood based

building materials from….

Weathering, mold, and mildew during

job site storage and the construction

process and long term protection from

MOLD, as well as termites, insects and

decay after completion of the home.

FrameGuard™ coating is certified for

indoor air quality

R-Control® SIPs are no more susceptible to insect infestation than other

forms of construction. However, R-Control® has identified and thoroughly

researched two products to provide protection for your investment. First,

the insulation core of an R-Control® SIP is Foam-Control EPS with Perform

Guard®. Foam-Control EPS with Perform Guard is manufactured with a

borate additive to provide termite resistance and is recognized as meeting

ICC-ES requirements for termite resistance.

Green Room Systems™ is additionally protected with FrameGuard™

coating. FrameGuard™ coating protects the OSB facings from termites,

mold, mildew, and decay. Most importantly, this includes a 20 year

warranty.

The FrameGuard™ coating has been evaluated insuring it meets Criteria developed by GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. Our product is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®.

A critical regulatory issue is that all chemicals and components claiming

to provide protection against mold and termites must be registered with

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The moldecide component of FrameGuard™ coating is covered by EPA

registration # 72616-1-62190 and the termite resistant component is

covered by EPA registration # 64405-1-62190.

We highly recommend any company proposing construction on your

home supply their products EPA registration for termites, but more

importantly we recommend that you verify their registration with the EPA

to ensure it includes recognition for mold resistance.

No drafts

Lower energy costs as much as 60%

Stable temperature

Fast construction 30% to 40% less construction time compared to stick frame construction

Environmentally friendly greatly reducing carbon emissions

UL Tested

Reduced noise

Structurally sound

System comes with high quality triple pane Krypton Windows & Doors with insulated foam filled extrusions exceeding 2009 Energy Star requirements!

Environmentally friendly:

– Lower energy consumption – greatly

reduced carbon and other pollutants

– Recyclable cores

– Fast regenerating wood species

– No CFC’s, HCFC’s or HFC’s

NAHB Green Building

Energy Star

LEED Comfort Features

– Eliminates air movement

– Reduces noise infiltration

– No thermal drift

– Termite, insect resistant EPS; treated OSB

skins and plates featuring mold protection

Field experience indicates building using R-Control® SIPs is approximately 30% to 40% faster than building with traditional stick frame methods and standard sunroom construction