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<br />Building Product Comparisons <br /> <br />The quesƟon some municipaliƟes have if they are not familiar with insulated metal panel construcƟon <br />like the Kingspan Granitstone panel is what will the exterior of the building look like? Textured insulated <br />metal wall panels were designed to help meet local building codes and standards to help deliver <br />aƩracƟve and integrated designs consistent with materials such as concrete, stone, and stucco. <br />The exterior surface of the Kingspan Granitstone panel is hard aggregated, fiber reinforced polymer <br />coaƟng created with a factory stucco embossed finish. This offers an extremely durable, impact and <br />abrasion-resistant coaƟng that can withstand severe weather condiƟons. <br />Unlike stucco and EIFS finishes where standard warranƟes can run from 5 years up to 12 years, the <br />Kingspan Granitstone panels carry a 20-year coaƟngs warranty which covers corrosion, chemical aƩack, <br />ultra-violet, condensaƟon, and abrasion. They also carry a 30-year thermal warranty which guarantees <br />the product will not vary by more than ten percent (10%) from the R-value average published as a <br />specificaƟon of the product at its sales date. <br />With stucco and EIFS finishes, there is always the risk of water intrusion, but Kingspan panels are <br />weather-tight and provide a strong thermal and moisture barrier. Kingspan's engineered panel joints <br />provide protection from wind, rain and moisture and allow aesthetic integration of a multitude <br />of profile types. <br />With tilt-up concrete panels and block buildings, multiple products and systems are required to <br />meet increasing building enclosure requirements to keep water, air, and vapor out of the <br />building envelope. This requires multiple trades and materials with a greater potential for <br />failure points along with added costs and time that are not cost-effective. Kingspan panels are <br />fully integrated in a high performing enclosure with a single source of responsibility. <br />With the inherent strength, durability, and longevity of the Kingspan panels, they typically <br />require minimal maintenance. The material does not crack or separate like stucco and EFIS, nor <br />does it require routine caulking and painting typical with concrete buildings. This means <br />owners are able to save on annual operating budgets as well as long-term capital replacement <br />projects. <br />Overall, Kingspan and other insulated metal panel buildings are a great building envelope <br />alternative with their design flexibility, efficient construction, and long-term performance. <br />They would be a welcome addition to your allowed building materials that would provide high- <br />quality, attractive options for owners in both new construction and retrofit projects that are <br />cost-effective and allow for additional economic expansion. <br /> <br /> <br />12