INSULAR Insulated Steel Panel Framing provides significant savings over conventional construction.

INSULAR Steel “Panel” Framing is a unique structural grade, light weight composite building component that provides structural framing, insulation, sheathing, and a vapor barrier in one, fast high-tech step.

4 Functions - 1 Hi-Tech Step:

  • Framing

  • Insulation

  • Sheathing

  • Vapor barrier

INSULAR Can Be Used For:

  • Floors

  • Ceilings

  • Interior, Exterior Walls

  • Roofs

  • Fencing

INSULAR CORPORATION is a provider of (EPS) Expanded PolyStyrene Building System.

For over 30 years INSULAR has had a proven track record for building safer, healthier and more energy efficient structures around the world.

A quality build is defined by superior construction and proven products.

Steel “Panel” Framing

Framing with INSULAR steel panels is the "green" alternative to traditional building techniques.

Customer Benefits

  • Reduce utility costs up to 50%

  • Faster construction time

  • Pest free and mold free

  • Fire retardant

  • Tax breaks for building “Green”

Builder Benefits

  • Lower material costs

  • Reduced labor costs

  • Minimize installation time

  • Minimal material waste

INSULAR Frame Benefits

  • Significantly reduced utility costs

  • Decreased labor costs

  • Fast and easy assembly

  • Speeds construction time

  • Easy to design for extreme conditions

  • Meets or exceeds U.S. & International evaluation services

  • Mold will NOT GROW

  • Extreme sound deadening

  • Termites will NOT INFEST

  • Fire retardant

  • Basic construction skills required for installation

  • Recyclable - little to no job site waste

  • High wind resistance

  • Pre-molded window & door openings

Eliminates Thermal Bridging

Thermal bridging is a major cause of heat loss in houses. Even the best-insulated house will lose conditioned air if the walls are framed conventionally.

Each piece of framing lumber acts as a thermal bridge, a conduit for heat to leak through the wall. Thermal bridging is more significant than people realize. Heat flows around insulation and through the framing members in a wall, roof, or floor.

In a typical stick-frame house, lumber occupies 27% of the wall area, leaving little room for insulation. Since the insulating value of softwood lumber is less than that of fiberglass or cellulose insulation, each stick of wood lowers the wall’s overall R-value.

Fire Ratings & Coverings

The EPS insulation has a superior auto-ignition temperature to that of wood (904 degrees vs 500 degrees). In addition, our panels also have a fire retardant added to the EPS mixture during construction. This assures the very best fire ratings for both code officials and insurance agencies.

Why Consider Steel Framing?

  • Steel does not shrink, split, or warp. There are no nail pops or drywall cracks to fix after the structure is completed

  • Scrap is drastically reduced (2% for steel versus 20% for wood)

  • Steel studs weigh 1/3 less than wood studs, and can be installed at 24” on center

  • Long-term maintenance costs reduced - steel is resistant to rot, mold, termite and insect infestation

  • Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is promoted - steel does not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  • Steel is “Green” - is 100% recyclable

  • Steel framing has proven performance in high wind and seismic zones

  • The non-combustibility of steel allows a significant density increase in commercial and multi- family structures

Steel vs. Wood Differences

Steel panels are custom made based on a set of architectural drawings. Panels will arrive at the job site cut to the correct heights, framed, molded wire chases, and insulated. On-site adjustments can be made quickly and easily.

Overall Comparison

In general, when comparing steel vs. wood data, the fact is that steel is stronger for earthquakes, hurricanes, high winds, big snows, etc. It is also environmentally safe, non combustible, it wont warp or rot, and not be eaten by termites.

In today's environmentally conscious world the question comes up about how steel construction will affect the indoor air quality of the structure. The answer is that the use of steel will actually enhance the quality of the air in the interior. Many environmental organizations recommend the use of steel framing for chemically sensitive homeowners who want good air quality. Steel does not have to be treated for insects, and is free of resin adhesives and chemicals that are normally prevalent in other construction materials. The viability of a steel structure for almost any application is unquestioned.