23 Jan 2012 @ 11:15 PM 
 

How To Protect SIPs From Mold And Other Related Problems

 

In fact, structural insulated panels are actually that kind of insulated construction system which is consisting of expanded polystyrene insulation that is laminated between some structural sheathing’s sheets. Besides, this very simple sandwich panel clearly forms a very strong insulated panel to build roofs, walls and also floors for commercial buildings and SIP houses.

And thus when building any new structure, many different building experts and homeowners are really concerned about the potential for mold growth. Of course, mold problems in all the structures are usually related to a moisture problem. Many usual moisture problems are definitely the main result of water leaks and also a lack of attention to building and flashing details.

Moreover, the molds surely get their important nutrients from the sugars and starches in paper products and wood. And thus the OSB facings of all structural insulated panels are definitely organic and can obviously be attacked by mold if there is quite excessive moisture. But SIPs can actually be treated with that kind of coating which will really provide built-in protection, thus reducing the opportunity for mold growth to clearly occur within the OSB skin.

Well, there is a special coating option which is surely utilized in the wood industry and which provides protection against mold. And in addition to protection of some traditional wood components, it can obviously be utilized to treat SIPs. For sure, this kind of coating is certainly factory-applied and also protects any SIP facing against fungi and termite damage and mold.

In addition, its combination of borate technology and anti-mold fungicides definitely makes all the wood products quite unsuitable for nourishing fungi and termites that can clearly thrive on any untreated surfaces. And finally, when building your new house, this is your best chance to specify mold-resistant framing, thus really preventing mold problems in the future. You need to know all that!

Many people are dreaming of getting their own living space. Luckily, new technologies can make their dream come true. Besides traditional way of building a house one can make use of structural insulated panels. More info about structural panels, possible designs and solutions is available on this sips panels site.

 

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