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<br />Kingspan Granitstone Insulated Metal Panel Benefits <br />QuesƟons have been raised by staff about the quality of the building we are proposing. Insulated metal <br />panels (IMPs) are pre-engineered, all-in-one air, water, and vapor barrier with excellent thermal properƟes. <br />They are premier building products on the leading edge of innovaƟon and one of the most sophisƟcated <br />building products on the market. Among the many benefits of IMPs include: <br /> <br /> Design Flexibility - Panels are highly customizable and can be cut, shaped or bent to fit specific <br />needs. Compared to some other building materials, insulated metal panels have stronger structural <br />capabiliƟes allowing for fewer structural supports and load-bearing capabiliƟes. VerƟcal and <br />horizontal applicaƟons, curved surfaces, custom fabricaƟon such as stucco or texture embossing, <br />and complex contouring are all possible with IMPs. <br /> <br /> Energy Efficiency- Due to the design of IMPs, not only do they pass iniƟal energy code compliance <br />tesƟng, but the envelope will conƟnue to perform for the life of the building, parƟcularly when it <br />comes to energy efficiency. In fact, the highly efficient insulaƟon not only drives down energy costs <br />but helps projects obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits. Thanks to <br />the high insulaƟon (R values) of IMPs, owners can expect to see significant reducƟons in heaƟng <br />and cooling costs, as well as savings on other uƟlity bills. <br /> <br /> Environmentally Friendly - According to the U.S. Energy InformaƟon AdministraƟon, 80% of the <br />5.9 million buildings in the U.S. were built before the year 2000. Many of these aging buildings lack <br />the energy efficiency needed to help fight climate change. Environmental design is becoming a <br />priority in the construcƟon industry and building codes/regulaƟons are placing greater emphasis on <br />sustainable, eco-friendly materials. IMPs are manufactured using recycled materials and with their <br />high R values and low thermal conducƟvity, they can also help reduce a building’s carbon footprint. <br /> <br /> Building Longevity - IMPs are highly durable and have long lifespans. They were originally <br />developed in the 1930s and were called SIPs (structural insulated panels). With updates in <br />technology and over Ɵme beƩer versions of the product have been produced. Not only can IMPs <br />stand up to the elements beƩer than other materials, they also require minimal maintenance over <br />Ɵme. Standard warranƟes for the exterior finish on the panels run 30 to 40 years and with proper <br />maintenance they can last years beyond that. <br /> <br /> Fire-Resistant- Fire is one of most serious threats to a building enclosure and can spread quickly <br />with devastaƟng consequences. IMPs are highly fire resistant as a result of their durable composite <br />structure. IMPs will not burn or melt even in extreme temperatures due to flame retardants in the <br />foam composiƟon. ConstrucƟon Ɵme and costs can also be reduced, as the fire resistance of IMPs <br />allows less Ɵme to be spent on installing addiƟonal fire protecƟon systems. <br /> <br /> Cost Efficiency – Design flexibility and ease of installaƟon allow owners the ability to save money <br />and Ɵme during construcƟon. Since the interior and exterior faces of the panels can act as the <br />finished surface, and the panel provides the required thermal, ais, vapor and weather barrier for an <br />external wall, they take the place of many separate products. This means there are fewer vendors <br />and trades to manage during construcƟon, streamlining the process and saving on costs. <br />11