Rural Builder Magazine's Top Ten Products of 2011 Includes EPS' SIPs

(prHWY.com) May 7, 2012 - Graettinger, IA -- Graettinger, IA (April 4, 2012) - Energy Panel Structures' SIPs or Structural Insulated Panels has been listed in the Rural Builder Magazine's Top 10 Products of 2011. Energy Panel Structures (EPS) is a leading manufacturer of custom designed, pre engineered buildings, and building components.

Rural Builder Magazine is part of the Construction Magazine Network and provides industry information for manufacturers, contractors, dealers, installers, and other building industry professionals. This publication has been in existence since the late 1960s and comes out with its own annual product and material buyers' guide.

The use of Structural Insulated Panels in construction determines how energy efficient a particular building would be. Studies have shown that SIPs actually enhance the energy efficient characteristics of structures that they are used in.

Because of their physical composition, SIPs have the strength which structures are required to have and, at the same time, they exhibit near perfect insulating capability. This seamless integration of two essential materials makes for a very reliable building component. A Structural Insulated Panel may be thought of as a two in one building material, which makes it very ideal for use as wall and roof panels.

The success of SIPs can be attributed to the way that they are made. Since no studs are required for installation, the common air losses attributed to such traditional methods are virtually eliminated. To illustrate, a Structural Insulated Panel test indicated that a piece of traditional panel board reinforced with "stick and batt" insulation exhibited a leakage of 126 CFM, while a similarly sized SIP showed just 9 CFM of air loss. SIPs are, on average, 97% efficient. The 3% loss may be attributed to nail holes and micro seams during installation.

About EPS - Insulated Wall Panels, Horse Barn Plans, Pole Building Plans

Energy Panel Structures (EPS) is a manufacturer of insulated wall panels, and other pre engineered building components. This 4A1 Dunn & Bradstreet rated company has been in business for more than three decades. They offer horse barn plans, pole building plans, farm, storage, and other medium- to large- scale structural requirements. Energy Panel Structures' corporate offices are located at 603 N. Van Gordon Ave., Graettinger, IA. Interested parties may contact them by dialing 1-800-967-2130.

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