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• What’s the difference between standard EPS and Graphite Infused EPS?

  At Formance SIPs, we offer two insulation options for our Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
  
  Standard White Construction Grade (EPS)
  Graphite Infused Construction Grade (GRP)
  They both come from a virgin material that is expanded using steam and then molded into large blocks.

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• Formance SIPs Site Tour Video

  Join us at a site in Tai Tapu, Canterbury to see through a SIP home at the mid construction stage. This home balances sophisticated design with high performance, whilst remaining practical and maximising the view to the south.

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• Wellington, Mid-Build Open Home with Sequoia Construction

  Register Here!We are excited to invite you to an event in Mornington, Wellington with Sequoia Construction offering you the opportunity to witness Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) construction up close and explore other high-performance features of our show home. This home is a true showcase of a high-performance building.

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• Hokitika, Mid-Build Open Home with Simpson Residential & Performance Architecture

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  We are excited to invite you to an event in Hokitika, West Coast with Simpson Residential & Performance Architecture, offering you the opportunity to witness Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) construction up close and explore other high-performance features of our show home.

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• Queenstown, Mid-Build & Finished-Build Open Home

  Register Here!We are excited to invite you to an event in Queenstown with Arete Architects and Compound, offering you a one-off opportunity to view two buildings at different stages of the building process at the same site, one mid-construction and the other a finished build! Witness Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) construction up close…

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• What house ratings schemes are in New Zealand?

  What House Rating Systems are in NZ?
  
  At Formance Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), we're passionate about creating strong, energy-efficient homes. In New Zealand, where sustainability and healthy living are high priorities, choosing the right home rating system can be a powerful tool.

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• Understanding the Cost of SIPs in New Zealand: Benefits, Savings, and Key Considerations

   
  
  How much do SIPs cost?The most common question of all when it comes to SIPs is how much do they cost? Usually compared to traditional timber framing.

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• SIP Acronyms

   
  
  Confused by SIPs, EPS, and GRP? This blog decodes SIP acronyms and more! We'll explore SIPs (insulated panels), delve into EPS & GRP (insulation options), and explain OSB (structural wood), PLDs (Panel Layout Drawing) and FID (Final Installation Drawing).

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• The Importance of Mechanical Ventilation in Airtight Homes

  The Importance of Mechanical Ventilation in Airtight HomesIn the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability, airtightness is rapidly gaining attention for it’s many benefits and the difference it makes to energy efficiency. The more airtight the home, the less energy it will use.

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• Installing a Gas or Wood or Wood Fire in an Airtight Home: Expert Advice for SIP and Passive Homes

  Installing a Gas or Wood Fire in an Airtight Home: Expert AdviceIncorporating a gas or wood fire into an airtight home, such as those built to passive house standards, presents unique challenges and considerations.

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