Good morning everyone.
I am searching for some information about metal SIPs approvals. The panels we produce are very similar to Thermasteel ones.  We began producing these panels very recently and i am not clear yet what approvals we should have and what requirement we should comply with. Look forward to talking with someone who could answer my questions. And also I look forward to a partnership with experienced people who could work with me in metal SIPs sphere and help mine and yours business grow.
Thank You
Michael

 

look in the Architectural Record in Iran this month they are featuring a factory built for the production of these there.

gee    just let my subscription lapse

Michael,

Polycore Canada Inc produces a type of metal SIP; the only difference is that our steel is embedded in the EPS as opposed to sheeted on the inside/outside. Our company has done extensive testing over the past 6 years and has modified our system to maximize thermal efficiencies and reduce all thermal bridging. We have completed over 600 projects and have not had any issues with any of them to date. All of our projects are structurally engineered, and come complete with engineered stamped drawings. These drawing are sufficient for all building inspectors and insurance and warranty companies. If your company does not have a full time Engineer on staff, I would recommend that you hire one.

I would be very interested in finding out more information about your system. Do you have a website? Feel free to contact me directly, all my contact info is listed on our webpage.

Cheers,

Lance

I think Mr. Gryb's ideas died on the vine

a monolithic system makes more sense, molecules that mix together stick together, as far as materials expansion and contraction, a good skin is more than enough.