Today, building a house from any material is not a particular problem. But the most amazing thing is that you can build a house in a minimum amount of time. This technology for the construction of houses is called Canadian.
SIP technology (structural insulating panels, they are also called sandwich panels) appeared in Canada forty years ago and only recently reached the Russian consumer. However, this technology has already gained its popularity, mainly due to its cheapness and speed of construction.
The use of sandwich panels provides a unique opportunity to build a house in a matter of weeks and move in immediately after construction. This is a big plus for those who want to move into a new home faster. Residential buildings made of SIP panels are built at any time of the year, retain heat well in winter and cool in summer, and have excellent sound insulation.
What are SIP panels
When building a house using Canadian technology, SIP panels are used, which are a three-layer structure. Insulating outer layers are made of different materials - metal, plastic or fiberboard. The inner one is a heat-insulating layer, which, depending on the required tasks, can be made of fiberglass, mineral wool, polyurethane foam or polystyrene foam.
All three layers are bonded by hot or cold pressing.
The most durable are sandwich panels with a metal coating. Metal is more resistant to external influences, has excellent sound insulation and is resistant to fire.
The choice of sandwich panels depends on your wishes in terms of sound and thermal insulation at home. The thicker the inner insulating layer, the more expensive the panel price will be. More detailed information, as well as the sale of sandwich panels is available at the link.
Advantages of building houses from SIP panels
Now let's figure out how high-quality and justified characteristics the houses built according to the Canadian construction technology have:
- the most important advantage is the speed of construction. A house box using this technology is erected within one to two weeks;
- good thermal insulation performance. In winter, it will not be cold in such a house, the walls warm up perfectly and keep the heat in the house. In summer, on the contrary, the walls keep the interior coolness of the premises;
- the next plus follows from the previous paragraph - you can save on heating the house;
- houses from sandwich panels can be erected at any time of the year;
- walls are thinner than brick or other materials. And this adds extra space inside the house;
- you can start finishing the interior and exterior surfaces immediately after the construction of the frame, and after registration, you can call in and live;
- the walls are very flat and perfectly vertical;
- walls have good strength;
- no need for a specially prepared foundation;
- very easy installation of the structure;
- lightness of the material, and as a result, low transportation costs;
- the most important plus is the low and affordable price for everyone.
As you can see from this list, there are many advantages when building a house using SIP technology. However, there are some limitations.
Cons of using sandwich panels for construction
Like any other material, SIP panels have their drawbacks:
- necessary restrictions on the panel, since the structure is load-bearing;
- carefully checked build quality. The gaps between the panels will cause a loss of heat and sound insulation;
- ventilation is needed that can renew the air in the premises. Sandwich-panel houses are absolutely airtight;
- fragility in comparison with other materials. Still, in our harsh climatic conditions, the service life of a house made of sandwich panels will be less than a house made of brick or concrete.
Any material for building a house will have pros and cons, the choice of “what to build from” is up to you, depending on your financial capabilities and the desired result.
What houses are built using sandwich panels
The active popularization of SIP technology is capturing more and more people's attention, and today many are thinking about building houses using this technology.
Using Canadian technology, you can build completely different structures - from garages to sports complexes and agricultural facilities.
But the most popular type of construction is the construction of a residential building. These can be small one-story houses or spacious cottages. After all, the cost of a house using Canadian technology allows for the least costly construction.
Summer cottages are a popular type of sandwich panel buildings. It is much more pleasant to have a warm, cozy and roomy house on your site, which can be built in one season, and enjoy your vacation in it for many years. At the same time, a country house will have all the characteristics of a full-fledged real estate.
A good house takes a long time to build. For many years, this axiom served as a guide to action for those who wanted to acquire their own home. People who value quality find it difficult to come to terms with the idea that a warm and reliable house that can easily withstand the Russian frosts can be built in 3 months. The technology, which originated in the United States, came to Russia from Canada, a country that is also famous for its remoteness from resorts and a harsh climate.
Despite the initial mistrust, progressive technology has taken root in the domestic construction industry, conquering developers with the speed of construction and quality that does not suffer from the speed of construction work. Houses from turnkey sandwich panels are increasingly turning into an option worthy of consideration and choice.
A house built using frame technology is beneficial in all aspects
Sandwich panels: appearance and purpose
The material got its name due to its similarity to a three-layer sandwich, in which two facing surfaces play the role of bread, and a layer of thermal insulation plays the role of filling. The most famous type of material is the SIP panel (structurally insulated panel). The panels have found application:
In housing construction. They serve as the basis for pre-fabricated frame structures.
In commercial construction. For the construction of industrial and large public buildings, trade and warehouse visits, halls and car washes, panels with a metal cladding are chosen.
This frameless building material, which meets all production standards, serves as the basis for houses known by the names: modular, panel, frame, frame-panel. By functionality, the panels are divided into wall and roof panels.
Installation of roof sandwich panels
Wall
The panels are used for the construction of walls, interfloor ceilings and load-bearing partitions, as well as a finishing material. By the type of external profile, they are smooth and profiled. The latter are divided into simple and decorative (with the effect of siding or log structure).
The material is applicable for insulation and reconstruction of old buildings. The key properties that determine the quality of panels are strength and heat engineering parameters, as well as fire resistance limits.
Roofing
The material is widely used in the installation of not only pitched roofs, but also other types of roof structures with an angle of more than 5 °. Roofing sandwich panels have a metal cladding and an undulating profile, which increases the rigidity of the product. Profiling can be double-sided or face-to-face. Additional requirements for roofing panels are durability and high load-bearing capacity.
Facade cladding with sandwich panels
Decorative (finishing)
Sandwich panels for houses are widely used for facing the front parts of houses, finishing window and door openings (shaped elements). They have an excellent appearance, reliably isolate the building from moisture (which is especially important when installing ventilated facades) and are resistant to UV radiation. Decorative panels are made from:
Wood. They are used for external and internal finishing works.
Plastic. A practical budget option.
Metal. They can be used for finishing loggias and balconies, during restoration and repair.
Material and construction
The scope of use of the panels is determined by the type and characteristics of the shell and filler materials. The choice of raw materials determines the quality of the sandwich panels even before the start of the production cycle.
Galvanized panel construction
Outer layer
For the outer layers, a rigid sheet material with a protective coating is used; most often it is:
Cink Steel(or an alloy of metals). The surface is reliably protected from corrosion. A house made of metal sandwich panels is durable (the thicker the zinc layer, the more durable the structure).
Drywall. Eco-friendly (two sheets of cardboard are separated by a layer of gypsum); a popular way of decorating residential premises.
Plastic. Various types of material serve as reliable protection against temperature extremes, mechanical stress and moisture.
PVC. A kind of plastic; due to its rigidity, it is widely used for the production of window slopes.
OSB(oriented strand board). Serves as the basis for SIP panels. The manufacturing process of the material consists of gluing wood chips under high pressure.
Insulation
A common material for insulation is:
Basalt fiber(mineral wool). The most demanded option with unsurpassed heat and sound insulation performance. Cotton wool is environmentally friendly, non-flammable and practical: it is often used in fireproof partitions.
In Finland, 40% of houses are built from SIP panels
Fiberglass. In terms of characteristics, it resembles mineral wool, surpasses the ability to sound absorption.
Polyurethane foam(PPU, PUR) and its modifications. Lightweight and durable honeycomb material. It is harmless to health, absolutely non-flammable and reliably protects against moisture.
Expanded polystyrene(Styrofoam). Panels with this material are used in the construction of non-residential (warehouses, workshops, swimming pools) and residential buildings (Canadian technology). The material does not absorb moisture, is flammable, releases toxic substances in a flame, therefore it is not recommended for buildings with high fire safety requirements.
On our website you can get acquainted with the most popular projects of houses on panel-frame technology from construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses "Low-rise Country".
Compound
The quality of houses built using the sandwich panel technology directly depends on the reliability of the connection of the elements. The joints affect the strength, appearance and thermal efficiency of panel walls. In the device of the elements, a connecting lock of the popular “thorn-groove” design (tongue-and-groove connection) is used.
Classic tongue-and-groove connection
Bends (pins and grooves) are formed when profiling the outer surfaces. Thanks to the lock connection, the panels are ideally joined to each other, ensuring quick installation. Manufacturers produce products with high-precision double and triple locks (the quantity depends on the thickness of the element). If the docking locks are of poor quality and do not fit well together, the seams will be leaking (they will lose heat).
Advantages and disadvantages of sandwich panel houses
The material began to be used in mass construction more than half a century ago. The accumulated experience allows us to make a conclusion about the qualities of the technology. The advantages of sandwich panels include:
Profitability(compared to wood and brick). The cost of a turnkey house is 2-3 times less than a brick one.
Construction time. The works are going 3-4 times faster than traditional methods.
All-seasonality. Installation is carried out all year round.
Ease of construction and processing. The panels are easily processed with standard wood and metal tools.
Life time. Is 60-70 years old, the building is becoming obsolete more morally than physically.
Panel house device
Strength. Sandwich-panel houses are not afraid of hurricane winds and earthquakes. The structure can withstand a load of up to 10 t / m 2 vertically, transverse - 2 t / m 2.
Thermal efficiency. The thermal insulation properties of a wall made of SIP panels are equal to those of a brick wall 2 m thick. With the same thickness, a panel house is 5 times warmer.
Moisture resistance and tightness of the structure.
Resistant to temperature extremes and ultraviolet light.
Environmental Safety.
Disadvantages of sandwich panel houses:
Features of construction. The house is assembled like a children's designer, each element requires an exact fit (otherwise thermal efficiency will suffer).
Insufficient soundproofing. Eliminated by interior and exterior decoration.
Features of the frame. The metal supporting frame must be additionally protected from corrosion, the wooden one - from decay.
A sandwich-panel house needs a well-thought-out ventilation system
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service of building houses using panel technology. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the Low-Rise Country exhibition of houses.
Insulation features. Mineral wool absorbs moisture and can deform, expanded polystyrene is fire hazardous.
Immunity to mechanical damage.
Low level of ventilation. Eliminated by installing a ventilation system.
Unprofessional installation. It is the cause of heat loss during the operation of the house (in winter, freezing of the joints is possible).
On our website you can see the most popular house projects from construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses Low-rise Country.
Turnkey sandwich panel house project
Every year more and more people decide to build a house from sandwich panels, taking into account the benefits not only during construction, but also during operation. Construction companies offer turnkey sandwich panel houses with designs and prices to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. By concluding a contract, the company prepares a house project, taking into account the wishes of the client and performs a full range of works. Construction goes through several stages.
A ready-made standard project with a calculated cost and price
Project selection
At the customer's service there are extensive catalogs with projects of various formats. Within any budget, you can choose a house based on the area, architectural style and additional options (type of decoration, type of roof). Panel technology makes it possible to embody any architectural ideas, design ideas and interior solutions.
A preliminary cost calculation is made for the selected project. A sandwich panel house is a great way to save money on:
Time. Implementation of an object made of vulture panels will take up to 3 months.
Foundation and excavation. A massive (and expensive) base is not needed.
Heavy construction equipment rental. She is not needed.
Building materials.
The scale of modern suburban construction in recent decades has increased several times. Someone prefers wooden cottages, while others like powerful brick buildings. In addition, sandwich panels are widely used today.
The advantages of frame construction
Prefabricated dachas and country houses made of sandwich panels have undeniable advantages, namely:
- acceptable price;
- quick installation of a summer cottage with minimal costs;
- there is no need to build expensive powerful foundations;
- the material has high heat and sound insulation performance;
- environmental friendliness and hygiene;
- positive consumer reviews.
Organization of construction of frame buildings
To build country houses, you need to lay the foundation. There are several options here. You can install the foundation on screw piles or pour a monolithic foundation. Before starting work, you need to lay all engineering networks.
So, the foundation for the future country house has been laid. The next step is building a house. Installation of sandwich panels is carried out on a metal frame. Wall construction starts with arranging the corner panels. Initially, the extreme rack is installed with the help of self-tapping screws, after which the wall panels of the future summer cottage are mounted.
Installation of upper levels
After completing the stage of installing the walls, they move on to the interfloor floors and the roof. The assembly of the roof of the house is carried out in full accordance with the drawings. To avoid distortions, you need to evenly distribute the load on the floors. The photo shows the simplest designs of country houses. In addition to budget options, if you wish, you can order solid houses in which you can live all year round.
Sandwich Panel Technologies
How popular frame houses are, can be judged by the reviews of the owners. The uniqueness of the dacha is that its construction is very simple: sheet material is attached to the erected frame. In addition, such a house is easy to dismantle, repair and move. It is enough to remove the upper sandwich panels, lay an additional row and re-install the sheet material.
Cons of wireframe technologies
As in any construction, besides the advantages, there are some disadvantages associated with sandwich panels:
- At very high temperatures, the inner insulation layer of the material can crumble.
- The service life of the panels is no more than 50 years.
- Another significant disadvantage is that frame cottages cannot be built above 2.5 floors.
- The exterior decoration of such a structure cannot be postponed for later. It should be done in the same season.
With all the simplicity of building a summer cottage from pre-fabricated materials, careful monitoring of the progress of work and the quality of materials is required. When carrying out the construction on your own, it is advisable to watch videos and photos, as well as carefully study the reviews of the owners of the cottages.
When transporting sandwich panels, the panels must be securely reinforced to prevent movement. The blocks themselves must be cut using special saws. You cannot use a grinder.
When choosing materials for a summer residence, you need to take into account the natural and climatic parameters and conditions in which the building will be operated. Special requirements are imposed on the relief and depth of groundwater.
When equipping frame cottages, thermal insulation can be omitted, since the plates themselves have good insulating properties. Those who have decided to build suburban housing and outbuildings on their own have something to look at in the photo.
Lightweight and clean construction
Sandwich-panel dachas are a vivid example of energy-saving, low-budget and easy-to-build technologies. The maximum period during which the building will be erected is one to two months. There are many customers who prefer modern design and original solutions. Having become the owners of comfortable and convenient summer cottages, many owners choose a country lifestyle. This is confirmed by positive feedback from users. If you wish, you can look at the photos of finished or still under construction objects. This will allow you to build on the project you like and, with a little change, create your own.
Sandwich panel dwellings are easy to maintain. Heating costs are minimal. Due to its compactness and small size, there is no need to build an expensive massive foundation. During operation, the dacha does not settle. A very important point: the construction price and terms. The owner will not have to build for a long time and expensively, and in winter pay twice as much for heating the premises from cinder blocks.
The market for materials for private housing is constantly growing. Among the assortment you can find: aerated concrete, profiled beams and bricks. These are the most common solutions, but today it is customary to use more modern options for private housing construction.
Modern construction solution
This list is not complete. It can be supplemented with sandwich panels, which help in solving the problem when the question arises of an easy, fast and economical construction of a house. This technology is relatively new. In a short time, she quickly gained popularity.
Description of houses
A sandwich panel is a building, the walls of which are erected from products manufactured at the factory. In this case, high-performance equipment is used. These panels consist of three layers and are a kind of sandwich.
A layer of insulation is located between the two outer sheets. The thicker and higher quality it is, the more comfortable the conditions in the house will be. There can be different materials inside, for example:
- polyurethane foam;
- mineral wool;
- expanded polystyrene;
- fiberglass.
Varieties of panels
Depending on where the sandwich panels will be used, they can be roof or wall panels. The latter are divided into simple profiled, smooth or decorative profiled. can be profiled on one or both sides. For private housing construction, the latter option is rarely used, because the interior of the house has yet to be finished with walls.
Choosing the best panels
Houses made of metal sandwich panels have different characteristics depending on what is at the base of the walls. If you want to perform a building with outstanding characteristics, then you should take a more serious approach to the choice of material. An important factor in this is the type of insulation. For example, expanded polystyrene is durable and environmentally friendly, which does not allow moisture to pass through, and also perfectly retains heat. Among its disadvantages should be highlighted fire hazard.
Polyurethane foam has the lowest thermal conductivity, is resistant to chemicals and has excellent waterproofing properties. Mineral wool can also be located inside, it is not combustible, it is characterized by environmental friendliness and safety. Among other things, it retains heat well. The disadvantage is low resistance to water, therefore the walls will require additional waterproofing.
A house made of metal sandwich panels can be warmer if you choose the right thickness. An increase in thickness can lead to an increase in thermal insulation properties, but will also contribute to a decrease in the usable area. By choosing thicker panels, you may encounter installation difficulties, in addition, you will have to pay a higher cost for the material. In view of this, you must optimally calculate the thickness of the panels.
Before you start building a house made of metal sandwich panels, you also need to pay attention to the manufacturer. In the Russian market, you can find sandwich panels from about 2 hundred manufacturing companies. The largest are:
- Ruukki-Ventall;
- "Electroshield";
- Mosstroy-31;
- "KZLK";
- "Termosteps-MTL";
- "Trimo-VSK".
Specifications
Metal sandwich panels for home construction have the main characteristics, including:
- length;
- width;
- thickness;
- soundproofing;
- fire resistance;
- load bearing capacity;
- thermal resistance.
The specification depends on the length and width. By choosing the right dimensions, you can avoid excess and unnecessary trimmings. Wall panels can be 1000 and 1200 mm wide. The length can be any and varies from 500 to 13500 mm. If you want to build a house from metal sandwich panels with your own hands, then you will need to determine the weight of the structure, which affects the need to build a buried or shallow foundation.
The weight of the products depends on the type and thickness of the insulation. For example, rock wool panels are heavier than those with expanded polystyrene inside. If expanded polystyrene is used with a thickness of 50 mm, then a square meter of wall panel will weigh 11.7 kg. For mineral wool, this value is 16.5 kg per square meter. If the thickness of the expanded polystyrene is increased to 120 mm, the weight per square meter of the panel becomes 12.8 kg. For mineral wool, this figure is 24 kg per square meter.
With the maximum thickness of polystyrene foam, which is 250 mm, the panel weight becomes 14.7 kg per square meter. When using mineral wool inside the sandwich, the weight of one square meter is 38.5 kg. Residential buildings made of metal sandwich panels are subject to stringent requirements for thermal resistance, thermal conductivity, sound insulation, combustibility, and fire resistance. All these indicators differ for different materials in the base.
The thickness indicator is also important. If 50 mm mineral wool is used in the production process, the thermal resistance is 1.04 Rt = m2 × ° C / W. Thermal conductivity will be equal to 0.05 λ = W / Mk. As for sound insulation, then an indicator of 30 dB will be relevant for the slab. The material is not combustible, its fire resistance limit according to GOST 30247.0-94 is EI 30. Density can vary from 105 to 140 kg per cubic meter. For 2 hours, water absorption will be 1.5% by weight.
Looking at the photos of houses made of metal sandwich panels, you can understand that such a material at the base of the walls suits you perfectly. However, this is not enough to decide whether to use such products for construction. It is also important to pay attention to the characteristics. If it is based on which is 250 mm, then the sound insulation of the walls will be 43 dB. Thermal resistance in this case is 5, 21 Rt = m2 × ° C / W. The thermal conductivity remains the same. But the fire resistance limit is EI 150. The density remains the same.
Positive feedback on panel houses
After reading reviews of houses made of metal sandwich panels, you may decide that you will use this material to build your home. Among the positive features, consumers distinguish:
- the possibility of construction in any season;
- insignificant weight of panels;
- low construction costs;
- good performance of heat and noise insulation;
- low wall thickness;
- high speed of work;
- evenness and strength of the walls.
Buyers like the fact that the products are thin, so the usable area of the house can be increased. The panels are lightweight, so when building a house, you can get by with a lightweight foundation. According to DIYers, this reduces costs.
A house made of industrial metal sandwich panels is durable, it does not deform or shrink. This suggests that repair work can be carried out immediately after construction.
Negative reviews
Having considered the projects of houses made of metal sandwich panels, you should not make hasty decisions. Before buying material, you should also read the negative reviews. From them you can find out what consumers believe: the material is short-lived compared to traditional concrete, wood or brick. In view of this, one should not expect that the house will stand for more than 30 years. You can hear from manufacturers that they give a guarantee for 50 years, but this is hardly relevant for a harsh climate.
Buyers also emphasize that sandwich panels have unsatisfactory environmental friendliness. The walls will not breathe, because of this, the issue of proper ventilation is very acute. Buyers point out that these houses cope well with hurricane winds, but that a fallen tree can punch a hole in the wall. The material is not able to resist open fire for a long time, and when exposed to it, it begins to emit harmful substances.
If the house is not equipped with an efficient ventilation system, then conditions will be created inside for the development of mold and mildew, which negatively affects the well-being of the residents. Consumers quite often refuse sandwich panels for the reason that they believe that selling such a house after several years of operation can be quite problematic. If this can be done, then the price will be lower in comparison with the building that was built of bricks.
Construction features
Before starting to build a house, you should seek the help of specialists. They can advise that it is not recommended to use only SIP panels during the work. For example, the floor can be made of wood, because in this case it will be easier to repair it.
As for the roof, then it should be made rafter, which will be easier than if you equip the roof from panels. During the construction of the walls, it is important to observe the vertical. If the first two panels are installed at an angle, the house will follow the slope.
Finally
SIP panels are a fairly standard material today. Although he entered the Russian market relatively recently, he managed to win the love of consumers. It is due to several factors. Among others, the ease of construction and the low cost of work should be highlighted.
Private house building is a long and expensive business. On the modern market, you can find many building materials, such as bricks, silicate blocks, profiled beams and much more. But the construction of such a house cannot be called fast, and construction can take many years. Therefore, if you want to build reliable, warm and affordable housing, think about building a house from sandwich panels... In certain cases, a sandwich panel house is a really interesting solution.
What are sandwich panels? Such panels are one of the most popular building materials today, manufactured at specialized factories using high-performance equipment. The panel is a structure consisting of three layers and resembles a kind of sandwich. In such a "sandwich", a layer of high-quality insulation is placed between two sheets of cover. The thickness of the insulation and its quality directly affects the level of comfort of living in a residential building made of sandwich panels. The material of the outer layer can be galvanized steel, moisture resistant particle board and others.
Sandwich panel house: advantages
For sure, consumers who have never come across the above material will want to know about the benefits of sandwich panel prefabricated houses. And here are the main ones.
- The prefabricated house made of sandwich panels is very lightweight, which means that it does not require a strong foundation.
- The assembly and installation of the building does not take much time.
- The resulting design is flexible in terms of portability and upgradeability.
- The economy is obvious - the house will cost three times less than a similar one built of bricks.
- The material from which the structures are erected is fireproof and environmentally friendly.
- As a result, you will have a high-strength house of any size, with excellent thermal insulation and noise insulation properties.
- Installation work can be carried out at any time of the year.
- Sandwich panels can be used to erect not only one-story buildings, but, for example, two or three-story buildings.
How much can a house made of sandwich panels cost?
The cost of building with sandwich panels varies within different limits. It all depends on the area of the structure, additional equipment, layout, the number of modules used and other factors. But one thing is certain - a house made of this material is the most inexpensive.
For example, a summer cottage made of sandwich panels can cost several times cheaper just because when installing it, you do not need to fill in an expensive foundation, and you will not waste the mortar that is usually used when laying bricks.
To find out the exact cost of a house, go to a special section of our website, familiarize yourself with the layout and additional equipment, and make a choice.
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Our company is engaged in the production, design, installation and modernization of sandwich panel houses. We build only reliable and durable structures, and we care about your comfort.
You can order a house of any size from us. Development of an individual project is possible. We can even organize such a house from sandwich panels:
You will be satisfied with our prices, which are significantly lower than competitive ones, and also appreciate the promptness of your order.
If you are interested in a house made of sandwich panels, then we invite you to find out more detailed information from our managers by calling us at the phone number indicated on the website.