It is built with polystyrene panels
Marquis Construction believes that it has found a way to meet its own needs and those of its buyers. They’re built with SIP – 4-inch and 6-inch thick EPS foam sections, like the material coffee cups are made of, sandwiched between sheets of galvanized steel.
The 4-foot-wide panels are joined with a T&G joint so workers can assemble them quickly. The foam is rolled between sheets of steel.
The panels, known as SIPs, have been around for 60 years, but only in the last ten years have they begun to be used in mainstream construction.
“It’s a thermal and structural shell,” said the builder, the homes are certified to withstand winds of up to 140 mph, making them hurricane-worthy. The absence of wood means that it is inhospitable to termites. “There is no nutritional value there”,
Marquis says his customers “immediately grasp the concept that a solid foam core house has to be much more energy efficient than a conventional one. It really does sell itself.”
In addition to energy efficiency, steel panels provide a cleaner IAQ and mold resistance environment. They have a 20-year corrosion guarantee. They exceed Florida hurricane codes, are crash tested, and are used for the construction of hurricane shelters in Ft, Meyers, FL.
Steel SIP construction will reduce insurance premiums by up to 53% in hurricane prone areas compared to timber frame construction.
Panels are readily and quickly available for delivery throughout the Southeastern US with a 2 week lead time.
