RAY-CORE SIPs ®

RAYCORE  is a completely different, far superior kind of structurally insulated panel! RAYCORE's unique patented wall panels and roof panels are not a sandwich panel SIP, relying on OSB and glue adhesive to provide the structure of your home. Structural Insulated Panels without the problems commonly associated with Sandwich Panel SIPs.

The most common type of structural insulated panel is referred to as sandwich panels SIPs. Sometimes also referred to by the public as stress skin or stressed skin panels. These panels generally consist of an insulating material, commonly polystyrene foam, “sandwiched” between two outer “skins” of oriented strand board or OSB.

The two materials are laminated together with an glue adhesive to form a combination panel with the outer skin material providing the “structural” part of the insulated panels. Other variations of insulation and skin materials are also available. To learn more about Sandwich Panel SIPs, visit: www.sips.org

• Studs - Century-old tried and true framing materials
• High-tech Materials - Custom blend closed-cell polyurethane foam insulation
• And - A foil radiant barrier

For code purposes, RAYCORE Structural Insulated Panels - SIPs, with integrated studs, are considered conventional framing and fall under the provisions of the IRC Section 6, when applicable to wall framing. (Section R610 does not apply, as RAYCORE SIP’s are not a “Sandwich panel” style SIP as defined by the IRC and regulated by that section.)  No special engineering, no special ICC reports.

• Strong Enough? - Not as strong as RAY-CORE SIPs.
• Less R-Value - EPS Styrofoam has an R-value of 3.6 - 4.2 per inch. XPS Styrofoam has an R-value of 5 per inch.
• Airtight? – Depends on careful attention to installation techniques and if not performed correctly the insulation panels OSB could rot, and lose their structural integrity.
• Common Sandwich Panel Problems – Delamination, condensation, rot, wall creep and roof sag are common problems associated with the product and industry.
• Availability - Special plans and costly engineering required to meet code requirements. Not produced until ordered and often long production lead times.
• Panels Might Meet Your Needs - Different thicknesses, lengths, and R-values are available.
• Expensive - Generally 1-1/2 to 2 times the cost of RAY-CORE SIPs ® . Often initial pricing does not include all costs. Substantial added costs for engineering and installation. Costly shipping!
• Added Costs - Engineering, shop drawings, special code approvals and specially trained installers required.
• Difficult to Use - Special training courses often required with detailed installation requirements to build with.
• Fast – Reduced construction time but costly installation costs.
• Heavy – 1 1/2 to 2X the weight of RAY-CORE Panels. A 4' wide by 8' long R-37 panel weighs 121 lbs. Less R-value, more weight. Costly cranes may be required and added shipping costs.
• Fixed – Each piece has a number and a required location.
• Unalterable – Onsite modifications difficult and will void engineering. Must wait for re-engineering and replacement panels.
• Not Fire Safe- Low melt rate. Should a fire occur, your walls could melt away and your house could collapse. Use of HBCD flame retardants is hazardous to both humans and the environment.
• Mold Problems - EPS and XPS foams are semi-permeable foams, allowing moisture to penetrate with potential mold growth.
• Environmental – Precut panels during manufacturing reduce job site waste, but waste is waste. Cutouts must still be disposed of at the manufacturer. In addition, the effects of brominated flame retardants added to the foam to reduce flammability are bioaccumulative and potentially toxic having a negative environmental effect.
• "Green" – Helps to save energy, but can they be considered "green" considering the costs?

• Exceptional Strength - Stronger than sandwich panel SIPS
• Superiorly Insulating - Maximum R-Value * High-Density Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam Insulation!
• Extremely Tight – Tightly sealed joints keep the inside in and the outside out. Studs encapsulated in impermeable foam and vapor barrier prevents rot.
• Product You Can Trust – Will not delaminate, no glue adhesives holding together the structure.
• Availability - Easy ordering, no special plans required. Many panels available for shipping in days. Fast Shipping - The panels when you need them!
• Panels to Meet Your Needs - Available in a variety of thicknesses, lengths, R-values and stud configurations.
• Affordable – Least Expensive per R-value Inch on the Market! Simple per-square-foot pricing. No added costs for engineering or special installation. Affordable shipping.
• Reduced Costs - No added engineering, shop drawings, special code approvals or special trained framers required.
• Easy to Use - If you can build with sticks, you can build with RAY-CORE.
• Fast – Reduced construction time, results in labor savings.
• Extremely Lightweight – Easy for one man to handle, no cranes required. A 4' wide x 8' long R-42 panel weighs only 84 lbs!
• Modular – No ups, downs, rights or lefts.
• Adaptable – Changes aren’t a problem, easy onsite modifications.
• Fire Safe - Class 1 fire rated polyurethane foam, will not sustain a flame or melt like polystyrene.
• Mold-free – Polyurethane foam is impermeable to moisture - No mold growth.
• Environmentally friendly – Reduced job site waste.
  “Green” – Energy Savings for a lifetime!