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For a Healthy & Affordable Living Space
​* AIRTIGHT
* OZONE FRIENDLY
* LOW CARBON CONTENT
* REDUCED HEATING & COOLING COSTS
* NON COMBUSTIBLE PANEL SKINS
* CONTINUOUS WALL, & CEILING INSULATION
* REDUCED EXPOSURE TO HEALTH & NATURAL HAZARDS
* 7-10 STAR ENERGY RATING
* NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS
* LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
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​ASK ABOUT OUR SOLAR SOLUTION FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE (NET ZERO ENERGY).​
About SipsPacific
Who We Are
SipsPacific is a manufacturer of factory built housing using the concept of Transportable Modules that can be joined, stacked or simply standalone accommodation units.
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These modules are built using Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) that result in the highest degree of air tightness in comparison with other traditional forms of construction. This air tightness results in up to 50% reduction in heating and cooling costs as well as building resilience against both health and natural hazards!
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We can provide solar solutions for heating, cooling, hot water and storage with ongoing energy cost savings that can even take you off grid.
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FEATURES
Built To Last
* University tested and approved building system designed to withstand cyclonic destruction
* Energy efficient materials including continuous insulation in walls, roofs and even floors along with double glazed windows and glass doors
​* Concrete free footing system designed and developed in Australia that requires minimal ground disturbance and
can be installed just prior to installing the dwelling.
EXTERIORÂ DESIGN
* Flexible floor plans developed with future growth in mind
* Offsite manufacturing of complete modules for rapid placement onsite
* Traditional site construction with standard factory manufactured panels with future potential for large format panels up to 5.5 metres x 2.7 metres.
* standard floor to ceiling height of 2700 mm
* Lock up stage on site or in the factory is measured in hours or days and not weeks or months.
* Factory built modules are fully fitted out to speed up site installation and building completion.
* Bedroom modules, bathroom modules, kitchen modules are joined together on site seamlessly prior to the installation of the roof structure.
* Each module has its own fully insulated floor structure that is bolted securely to the prepared footings / foundations.
* Our proprietary floor system can also be installed between modules to act as decking giving the finished building the indoor / outdoor appeal.
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MEGA ANCHOR
We promote and install concrete free Mega Anchor footing systems as a fast and easy way to install footings in all climates and geographical locations including sloping sites.
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INTERIOR
Application Based Variety.
The selection of interior layout and fixtures is a personalised happening. This is driven by your own specific tastes and budget.
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While we can make suggestions and help you achieve the best possible price outcome the final decision is yours bearing in mind the need to work within the particular building envelope and proximity of services such as power and water.
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Click on Interior Gallery on the Home Page for a brief introduction to interior fitout.
STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELSÂ (SIP)
* Panel system developed by Sipsbuild Pty Ltd (www.sipsbuild.au) and tested and approved at Curtin University in Western Australia
* Non combustible Magnesium Oxide Board (MgO) or Fibre Cement Board used for inner and outer cladding
* Materials manufactured and sourced from within Australia where possible.
*Low environmental impact in manufacturing and construction
*Energy efficient dwelling with greatly reduced heating and cooling costs
*Airtight building envelope creating a safe internal living environment ​
*Ceilings, roofs and some wall structures are manufactured in Brisbane by Delta Panels Pty Ltd.​
*All panels are up to 150mm thick with continuous insulation in walls, roofs, and floors.
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SIPs Features
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high-performance building system for residential and light commercial construction.
THERMAL
Thermal Performance
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R-VALUES
SipsBuild’s Structural Insulated Panels provide superior thermal performance, which will last the life span of the building. This is due to the solid core of fire rated Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) throughout the structure which ensures that the building is heated and cooled evenly, remains free from cold and hot spots and will benefit from reduced heating and cooling costs. EPS delivers R-value ranging from 3.20 to 4.60 per inch.
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LOW U-VALUES
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SipsPacific’s Structural Insulated Panels offer extremely high thermal performance. As an example, the EPS core of rigid insulation and fibre cement sheeting can achieve U-Values as low as 0.14 Watts per Meter Squared Kelvin (W/m2K) or better, making significant savings on your annual heating costs.
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SIPSBUILD SYSTEM
Panel Overview
The panels consist of a fire rated insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically Magnesium Oxide Board (MGO) or Fibre Cement Sheeting (FC). SIPs are manufactured under factory-controlled conditions and can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective. Building with SIPs will save you time, money and labour.
• It is a high-performance building panel for floors, walls and roofs in residential and commercial Buildings.
• Panels are typically made using BASF's Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) slabs sandwiched between two structural skins.
• MGO & FC Boards are non-combustible materials. GPS is produced with an included fire retardant.
SipsBuild's panels are joined by a concealed structural steel framework which gives an extremely strong, energy efficient, lightweight structure.
​Light gauge steel structures are currently being replaced with Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Pultrusions to eliminate the use of steel products. This includes the introduction of FRP Window and door Frames.
Panels have been tested by Curtain University which confirm they can withstand up to 2.5 times the cyclone loading requirements.
The panels can be produced in three nominal thicknesses of 90mm, 100mm, and 150mm depending on requirements. Indicative R values are from R 2.3 to R 4,6.
The panel is made from two sheets of MGO Board (9mm) or Fibre Cement board (6mm) non-combustible to AS1530:1 class 1. The board is pressure bonded to a central core of Graphite Polystyrene to AS 1366.3 which contains a flame retardant. The perimeters of each panel are encased with light gauge structural and semi structural steel members
All panel joints are watertight and sealed by application of a continuous bead of Polyurethane Sealant. All joints are then taped and flushed the walls are then ready for painting or whatever finish is required. This makes entire walls single airtight structures.
CONTINUOUS INSULATION
Limited Cold Bridging
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SipsBuild’s is currently developing a continuous strip of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) for joining panels which has almost zero heat conductivity providing a continuous enclosed insulating core through the walls and roof of the building. This greatly improves the thermal efficiency of the building compared to timber frame studs and cavity insulation which is prone to slumping and mortar drops during the construction process.
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Air Tightness
Poor airtightness is a major cause of heat loss. A SipsBuild home provides a controllable indoor environment due to the superior air tightness of the system.
CONTROLLED MANUFACTURE & CONSTRUCTION
Fast Construction Method
By using SipsBuild’s Structural Insulated Panels, on-site construction time can typically be reduced by up to thirty percent. Onsite construction as well as Factory construction times will be greatly reduced with the introduction of the planned large format panel manufacturing facility in SE Queensland.
Factory produced modules further reduces onsite construction time as well as eliminates construction waste.