23/06/2024
SIP,s panel extension( structural insulated panels)
150mm of insulation EPS grey ,sandwiched and compressed between OSB3 exterior rated sheets .
This makes a highly insulated ,strong airtight build ,and is great for cabins,extensions,sheds ,studios ,the list goes on ,these are widely used all over the world to build houses and commercial buildings .
I’ve started to make and supply on small scale here in Donegal ,and hopefully lead to other bigger things in coming year .
These can be clad in metal ,cement board with render ,or brick or block ,but the latter really is not necessary and may just lead to a lot more maintenance .
Millboard or Freefoam are good cladding alternatives with thin stone etc easily applied on the cementboard finishes.
Custom builds under way as extensions and in house builds starting very soon for transport and re-assembly on site ,can be made available for DIY kits after initial assembly in factory .
Hope this gives people more options for more sustainable builds ,and dare I say it ,a mortgage free life .
(Example extension above is approx 40square meters, for structure ,cladding ,used pvc units and plasterboard,electrics separate and plumbing ,will only require heat panel at most to make comfortable ) starting at €1000 per square meter .