5 Essential Practices for Insulated Panel Maintenance
By: Nancy Vasquez Introduction The popularity of insulated panels in various industries such as aerospace, construction, and automotive is mainly due to their durability. Also known as sandwich panels, they are composed of two layers, the outer sheathing and the core in the middle. Not only are these panels extremely durable but also cost-effective and […]
Insulated Panel Roofing
Insulated panel sandwich roofs are an excellent way to enhance a building’s energy efficiency. Typically, these roofs are used in new construction projects. However, there are cases where they are employed to replace existing roofs on buildings. In this blog post, we will discuss both scenarios.
Installation of solar panels on insulated panel roofs of prefabricated buildings
Solar energy is a sustainable and renewable energy source that is increasingly being used around the world. Solar panels can be installed on a wide variety of surfaces, but one of the most popular options is the placement of solar panels on insulated panel roofs on prefabricated steel buildings. In this blog post, we will […]
Metal building security: Is it easy for a burglar to break in?
Metal buildings are increasingly gaining popularity in the construction industry in areas where they were not as common as in the US or other industrialized countries. This is due to their durability, affordability, and versatility. They can be used for a wide range of purposes such as storage facilities, workshops, commercial spaces, and even residential […]
R-Value thermal resistance and building insulation
Abstract In the technical environments of building construction, it is increasingly common to hear questions about the R-value of the materials to be used in the building. In conversations between engineers and designers, the terms passive construction, thermal conductivity, and heat transfer are common when outlining the characteristics of a building. These expressions have their […]
5 aspects to consider for the building facade
Constructing a Memorable Building Facade Facades are part of the building’s identity. They are the first expression and image that people perceive and condition the way people think about the use of the building. They represent the personality of the property and are its form of presentation to the environment. In this article, we will […]
Insulated panels, the construction system of the present and the future
In this blog article, you will dig into the concept of building systems and their evolution over the years, how local conditions determined the execution of buildings, and how global solutions with greater benefits for end customers have been reached, with a wide range of products alternatives. In addition, you will learn how the insulated panel presents remarkable […]
Insulated Steel Panels: Their Properties
Insulated steel panels are a thermal insulation material known for being an efficient construction solution that have been around for several decades, however, in recent years they have taken a greater popularity due in part to the concern of building more efficient structures in terms of cost, as well as in consumption of inputs and […]
Cinema, culture, and construction (CCC)
The challenge of building with more efficient systems, with shorter execution times and lower costs, has been a constant throughout the years in progressive societies. Since the 50’s some of the great European filmmakers reflected this state of search in different areas of everyday life of society at that time, something that was also reflected […]
Architectural Facade – It’s not all about “the looks”
The facade: Let’s talk this time about the “skin” of the building. What we see at first sight, its importance in the design and understanding of the building. When we talk about facades, the architect makes an exercise to reveal the intentionality and internal use of the building. To do so, they make use of […]
The three little pigs and pre-engineered systems
The key terms when we talk about prefabricated systems are efficiency and speed in the execution of the building works. Using the story of the three piglets as a metaphor and thread of the story in which the challenge was to build three houses efficiently and in the shortest possible time, we ask ourselves: what would […]
Yet we continue laying 4 bricks per sq. ft.
A glance at one of the traditional construction systems that we still use assiduously today: Bricks. As a material and constructive process of thousands of years, it is still used as the first option when it comes to executing construction projects. This is not a bad solution for some cases, but it is important to […]
Time to Market: a challenge for construction industry
New technology, new methods In recent years, technology has made many industries simplify their processes and dynamics, both internal (organization) and external (providers, customers, shareholders). Working methodologies from lean manufacturing to lean start-up, and almost everything that comes before the noun lean, have made companies achieve advantages over those that do not implement them. Among […]
How to choose insulated panels correctly
We know the advantages of the insulated panel construction system, but do we know how to choose the most appropriate insulated panel for our building project? In this post, you will find a series of questions you should ask yourself in order to choose the most suitable insulated panels for your building. The usage of […]
Self-supporting curved roof
For a long time, architecture has been evolving according to technical construction advances. The development of new materials has allowed increasingly risky designs to transform our cities’ skylines or provide spaces that enrich the user experience. The use of curved or vaulted ceilings is not something new, however, during the 60s and 70s in the […]
Sandwich Panels are an eco-alternative
The efforts to achieve building certifications with environmental sustainability criteria (such as LEED) require construction systems and materials that contribute to this effort to care for our environment. From its manufacturing process, its installation mechanism and thermal transmission reduction features, as well as the possibility of reuse, make the insulated panels system a more resource-efficient […]
Is PIR Insulation better than PUR?
When deciding what insulation core of insulated panels to use in a construction project, it is important to evaluate the different options that are available considering the type of climate, temperatures of the place, as well as the specific use that will be given to the property to be developed. In this sense, the following […]
