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The Benefits of Structural Insulated Panels

Published Nov. 30, 2022, 7:20 a.m.

Minimize the impact of your buildings on the natural surrounds with SIPs!

Since the days of hefty timber frames and drafty clapboard covering, wood construction has come a long way.

According to speakers at an online awareness meeting organized by leading designers of structural patio covers in New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Austin, homeowners can now enjoy the environmental benefits of building with wood without the labor-intensive processes or inadequate energy performances, cheers to the innovative wall assemblies known as structural insulated panels (SIPs).

Welcome to the thrilling world of extreme house upgrades, featuring limitless screened-in porch designs with SIPs!

What are SIPs?

For starters, SIPs are a high-performance building system for residential and light commercial construction. A friend who builds superb patio enclosures in Austin was the one who introduced me to SIPs.

He explained that the panels are made up of an insulating foam core placed between two structural facings, which are usually oriented strand boards (OSBs). He also informed me that SIPs are made in a factory-controlled environment and can be customized to meet any building design. As a result of this SIPs' versatility, it is possible to create systems that are exceptionally durable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective.

Why consider having a patio cover screen made of SIPs?

SIPs are the ideal method to reduce the influence of your patio cover screen on your natural surroundings, owing to their superior insulating capabilities and ability to be prefabricated off-site. Other advantages of installing SIP screen patios in your backyard include the following:

  1. Remarkable thermal performance

Once installed, your SIP-installed screen patio will provide unparalleled insulation and airtightness, lowering your energy bills. This is due to the fact that SIPs are typically 50% more energy-efficient than standard timber construction. A SIP patio cover screen typically has little thermal bridging and great airtightness, making it suitable for LEED and net-zero-ready construction standards.

  1. Healthy indoor air quality

According to my colleagues who worked at two top SIP patio enclosures in New Braunfels a few years ago, a SIP housing offers considerably better control over indoor air quality. This is due to its airtight building envelope, which confines incoming air to controlled ventilation, which filters out toxins and allergies.

  1. Easy installation

If you use SIPs, such as structall snap-n-lock panels, you will benefit from their incredible strength-to-weight ratio. This is because structall snap-n-lock panels are lightweight and may be placed without the use of heavy machinery like as cranes. Structall snap-n-lock panels are also less susceptible to insects and other pests than wood panels.

  1. Sustainability

SIPs are often highly energy efficient and hence benefit the environment by lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. According to quality assurance professionals that work with leading patio enclosures in San Antonio, SIPs consume much less energy throughout their production processes than traditional building systems. They also have lower embodied energy than typical building materials like steel, concrete, and masonry.

  1. Cost-effectiveness

SIP walls and roots are planned and precisely manufactured offsite. This enables the building to be quickly built on-site and made impermeable in a matter of days. This decreases the costs associated with construction necessities such as project management, scaffolding, frame labor, and much more.

Get started with making a SIP patio enclosure today!

Every fantastic concept is only possible if you follow through on it and find out how to adopt and adapt it to your own situation. You can begin by checking out the Bluebonnet Patio Covers Ð custom screen rooms & screened enclosures today. These offer a quick, cost effective, value added solution for your home.

Want to have custom screen rooms and SIP patio enclosures without the need to reconstruct your home? Get to know how a method and material known as Structall can help you by calling 830-499-3331 if you're in New Braunfels, 210-548-3015 if you're in San Antonio, or 512-636-4131 if you're in Austin. You could also send an email inquiry to info@bluebonnetpatiocovers.com.

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How to Choose the Right Patio Installer for Your Needs

Published Nov. 30, 2022, 7:05 a.m.

A new patio is what your backyard needs!

Many homes have small backyard spaces, and getting the most of them requires deft design thinking. A bespoke patio cover can be an inexpensive addition to your backyard that complements the style and decor of your home. This, however, requires choosing the right patio installer.

Choosing the best patio contractor to install your patio cover isn't as simple as conducting an online search or selecting a name from a list you're provided with. I had difficulty selecting the proper one to install my patio, which is why I decided to create this essay to help other homeowners avoid the stress I experienced when making the decision.

Factors to consider when choosing your patio cover installer

Without a doubt, you want a patio installer who not only provides the product you want, but is also trustworthy and capable of delivering quality work within the timeframe you expect.

That may seem like a tall ask, but with a little help, you can find these types of patio cover installers. Here's a quick reference guide:

  1. Understand the type of patio cover you want

Decide on the type of patio cover you want before you start looking for a patio cover installer. If you're not familiar with the numerous varieties of patio covers, check out Bluebonnet Patio Covers.

AlumaWood, Snap-N-Lock roofs, Equinox Louvered Roof, and Retractable Awnings are among the patio coverings featured on the Bluebonnet Patio Covers' home page. Learning about the types of patio covers will guide you in choosing the right installer because not all patio cover installers are experienced in installing the different types of patio covers.

  1. The installer should be familiar with the type of patio cover you want

I learnt from a San Antonio patio cover installer that specializes in louvered patio cover installation that a good patio installer should be able to assemble the type of patio cover customers want.

When you work with patio cover New Braunfels companies like Bluebonnet Patio Covers, you can be certain that you will get a patio cover installer for any type of patio cover you want because all of their patio cover installers have received training on various types of patio cover installation and usually follow astute engineering procedures to ensure the structural integrity of your patio cover.

  1. Price

A friend whose louvered patio cover was installed by a patio cover installer in New Braunfels, who didnÕt take time to find the cost of his labor, recently told me that it is very important to discuss the cost of installing a patio before actual work commences.

Indeed, as a homeowner, you have the right to know how much a patio installer will charge you, including any extra charges for extras you select to include or any unexpected conditions that may necessitate more work. Ensure that the price requested by the patio installer is competitive, but not necessarily the lowest. This ensures that you get more out of the venture rather than paying less.

  1. Stability

The patio cover installer you select should have a legitimate business address. Avoid patio cover installers who work out of a pickup truck. Visit an installer's office and sample the patio cover installation projects they have accomplished to verify their stability.

  1. Willing to have a written contract

Choose a patio cover installer who agrees to have the work details documented in writing. The presentation should include the project start date, expected completion date, cleanup needs, pricing, and payment terms. Avoid installers that only seek handshake agreements.

Need additional information or help with choosing the right patio cover!

Don't be troubled about finding the best patio installer because you can be assisted in making your decision. All you need to do is call 830-499-3331 if youÕre in New Braunfels, 210-548-3015 if youÕre in San Antonio, or 512-636-4131 if youÕre in Austin. You could, instead, send an email to info@bluebonnetpatiocovers.com with your inquiry about choosing the right patio cover installer.

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