FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2010:
Contacts: Pat Egan, (877) 550-8973, pegan@thermocore.com
Lara Beck, (317) 727-0016, beckcommunicationsgroup@gmail.com
Groundbreaking energy-efficient building product demonstrates proven cost savings for customers
(Mooresville, Ind.)—Thermocore Panel Systems, Inc. announced today it has earned a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its innovative structural insulated panels (SIPs). These four-inch thick panels are the first in the industry to accommodate standard door and window jambs while providing maximum energy efficiency.
“We developed a panel that fits traditional building standards while providing the highest insulation value possible,” said Pat Egan, owner of Thermocore Panel Systems. “We like to think of our product as ‘double green’ – it helps the environment while putting money back in homeowners’ pockets every month from energy savings. It’s like having your own personal stimulus package.”
SIPs have been used in the construction of exterior walls for residential and commercial structures for more than 40 years. Older SIP technology, at 4 1/2-inch and 6 1/2-inch thicknesses, require costly custom door and window jambs that add to the overall build cost. Thermocore’s four-inch panel eliminates the need for costly jamb extensions.
The effectiveness of SIPs is measured by the R-value, which calculates thermal resistance. The greater the R-value, the better the insulation is at keeping homes warm in the winter months and cool during the summer. Thermocore utilizes polyurethane foam with an R-value of 6.0 to 7.0 per inch in its panels, while traditional SIPs use expanded polystyrene insulation with an R-value of 3.5 to 4.0 per inch. The company’s newly patented SIP features an R-value of 24.
“We developed the next generation of framing that eliminates thermal breaks and air leaks associated with traditional stick-frame construction,” Egan said. “We basically have stud-less construction, without those elements that rob you of your insulating power. The most effective way to fight our current energy problems is to reduce demand and our panel system goes farther than any other technology in doing so.”
The result is a wall system with twice the insulating power of traditional exterior walls, resulting in lower energy bills. “We decided to invest once in the structure of our home instead of monthly in the utility company for the next 30-plus years,” said Karl Buss, a Kentucky homeowner who built with Thermocore panels two years ago.
In addition to cost savings through energy efficiency, Thermocore’s SIPs offer a number of benefits to residential and commercial customers, including:
- Virtually waste-free production. SIPs consume only half the lumber of traditional stick framing. Two oriented strand boards – which come from sustainable, fast-growing trees – encase the insulation. Thermocore cuts the oriented strand board shell before spraying the insulation, allowing leftovers to be recycled into the next order.
- Faster installation. Tongue-and-groove connections make the building process easier. Thermocore’s crews erected the building envelope for a 3,000 square-foot home in just
five days. - Customization for each home design . Working from specific architectural drawings or CAD files ensures a perfect fit and eliminates cutting and waste at the job-site. Thermocore’s pre- installed electrical boxes and conduit also reduce on-the-job cutting and guesswork, making the electrician’s job easier and less expensive.
- A building that lasts. Thermocore’s panel strength results in sturdier construction, while eliminating shrinkage, nail pops and warping of studs.
Thermocore Panel Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Mooresville, Ind., and also produces polyurethane roof panels and 6 1/2-inch wall panels with an R-value of 40. In addition to energy savings, Thermocore helps the planet with a unique, virtually waste-free production process. The firm works with builders and architects throughout the U.S. and Europe to custom-manufacture panels for home and commercial building design.
To learn more about Thermocore, please visit www.thermocore.com. Photos are available upon request.
