Premier SIPs has introduced PREMIER PLATINUM structural insulated panels (SIPs) that offer more R-value than traditional SIP panels. The next generation of SIPs is made with Insulfoam Platinum graphite polystyrene (GPS) insulation. GPS is a class of insulation made with BASF’s Neopor, a rigid foam that integrates graphite into the polymer matrix. The graphite reflects radiant heat energy like a mirror, increasing the material’s resistance to the flow of heat – or R-Value. Testing has shown Platinum cores can increase the panel’s overall R-Value by over 20 percent.
Premier’s Platinum core SIPs are used in building enclosures which need stable R-values – which increase as the temperature decreases. In some cases, PREMIER PLATINUM, with GPS cores, can result in the need for a thinner panel while still meeting energy code requirements. This can also reduce freight costs and the size and thickness of accessories such as fasteners and lumber.