Can your insulation R-Value be too high? It’s important to understand what metal-insulated panels are. These panels consist of an exterior metal skin, an insulating core, and an interior metal skin. The insulating core provides the panel’s thermal resistance or R-Value. The most common materials used for the insulating core are expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyurethane …
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How Long Have IMPs Been Around?
Brilliant ideas not only change the way we do things. They reshape industries and alter the course of history. Take Steve Jobs’ personal computing idea in the 1970s, or Henry Ford introducing the assembly line. The construction industry is no different, with advances in technology and differences in perspective spearheading change and streamlining projects. Insulated …
Why Consider Metal Panels For Your Home?
If you’re in the process of planning and constructing your home, you are likely being presented with a lot of different options. While you may enjoy the charm of brick, or the coziness of wood, you may be interested in knowing that metal panels can provide the charm and coziness of both, while bringing benefits …
3 Unique Benefits of Metal Roofs
Seeing more and more metal roofs around the neighborhood? You’re not the only one. What was once an unattainable novelty for the majority has now become a staple in mainstream construction. More and more people are beginning to reap the benefits of metal roofing, coveted for its durability, versatility, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Let’s dig …
Why Choose Metal Panels For Construction?
Today’s most innovative building designs have been created through the use of architectural metal panels. Not just for their durability and strength, but for the incredible design opportunities that they can achieve. Here are just a few of the benefits that architectural metal panels can offer on your next construction project: Versatility Metal panels can …
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Can Metal Roofing Panels Be Repaired?
Your metal roof panels have an expected lifespan of 50 to 100 years – a shelf life that is unrivaled in the roofing material industry. But like most materials which are consistently exposed to weather and the elements, metal roofs will eventually begin to deteriorate. Begging the question, can your damaged metal roofing panels be …
Are Insulated Panels Affordable?
Utilizing insulated metal panels (IMPs) within building projects has become one of the most innovative developments within the construction industry. Used as interior cladding, exterior roofing, inner-room partitions – you name it! These panels combine durability with versatility; reducing overall construction time, increasing structural lifespan, and minimizing both operating costs and maintenance responsibilities. But how …
Do Insulated Panels Keep Your Home Cool in the Summer?
An overbearing sun may be okay if you’re visiting the tropics. But you likely don’t want the same conditions beaming into your building or home. This is why it is important to fortify your building with insulated metal panels (IMPs). IMPs are one of the best ways to protect against intense summer rays, keeping your …
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Are Metal Panels Eco-Friendly?
We make decisions every day that contribute to our overall carbon footprint. Reusable bags at the grocery store or declining a printed receipt are some small steps we can take. But as home or building owners, there are even bigger moves we can make that have a larger impact. One such decision is building with …
What is the Lifespan of a Metal Roof?
If you are considering making the upgrade to a metal roof, you probably have a lot of questions. Such as, can a metal roof withstand my local climate? How hard will a metal roof be maintained? Are there energy benefits to a metal roof? And perhaps the most important – how long will this investment …
