Currently, the construction of SIP-houses using Canadian technology is developing at a tremendous speed.
The erection of such buildings is carried out in a short time, in about 3-6 months, depending on the size, complexity of structures, decoration materials and number of storeys. With the help of SIP-panels, both residential and industrial, as well as public buildings are currently being built , which allows not only saving time and financial costs, but also obtaining high quality finished objects that fully meets all the criteria of modern construction.
What do SIP panels look like?
Such panels are completely new, technologically advanced, versatile, environmentally friendly, and also quite reliable building material. They are two special OSB boards, between which there is a layer of polystyrene foam, which serves as a heater. Due to the use of the latest manufacturing technologies, OSB-boards combine environmental friendliness and special durability.
Benefits
The reason for the popularity of this technology is the presence of a number of advantages compared to other materials:
- Lower construction costs. A house built from SIP panels is much lighter than a stone one, so there is no need to complete an expensive foundation.
- The presence of high quality and energy-saving properties of the panels.
- The undeniable advantage of the SIP-panel is the price. The cost of one piece, depending on the area, ranges from 2500 to 3500 thousand rubles.
- A fairly simple installation that does not require additional lifting equipment. All panels are quite easy to lift and install by manual workers.
- Such a building requires minimal expenses for finishing work. The surface of the walls, corners, ceilings and floors, which are built from SIP panels, are even. Due to this, much less materials will be needed for surface finishing and funds for workers' remuneration.
- The speed and ease of construction.
- SIP-panel houses are more durable, durable and reliable.
- SIP panels are not deformed in comparison with other materials.
- Installation can be done at any time of the year.
- It is an environmentally friendly material.
And this is just a small list of the advantages of houses built using SIP technology.
Interior decoration of houses from SIP panels
All materials for the assembly of Canadian and frame structures are produced in the factory, so after installing the house all the walls, as well as the ceiling and floor, are perfectly smooth. The interior decoration of houses from SIP panels is very diverse, since it has practically no restrictions. The only thing that needs to be done is to prepare the surface bases for further finishing, since the OSB sheets are made with a peculiar relief texture. And, as a rule, they are not directly applied to the finish. If desired, you can leave the natural appearance of the surface, just covering it with a layer of paint or varnish in order to protect it from moisture and dust. However, such a technique would be contrary to fire safety standards. In addition, communications, such as wiring, will need to be placed on top of the plates, and this does not look very aesthetically pleasing.
Wall decoration
There are a huge number of options for interior wall decoration. There are practically no restrictions on the use of finishing materials, which is a great advantage of SIP panels. They create an absolutely even vertical surface that does not require leveling with plaster and is suitable for any finish. If you wish, you can perform high-quality painting of the walls, wallpaper them, sheathe with decorative panels, wood or drywall.
Drywall wall decoration
One of the most recognized materials for the interior decoration of walls in SIP-panel houses is gypsum plasterboard. This material is a sheet consisting of two layers of cardboard, in the middle of which is a layer of hardened gypsum with fillers. It is an environmentally friendly material that does not burn and does not contain harmful toxins. Using drywall is very convenient. It is an ideal option, which is suitable for the finishing base of the premises. This material is easily plastered, primed, painted and glued with wallpaper. It has a low price. In addition, the installation of drywall sheets is easy to install. With it, you can perform interior decoration of the house with your own hands. The installation process is so simple that even a beginner can easily handle it.
Finishing is also quite simple. The joints are covered with a paint net, then sanded and putty. Everything, the walls are ready for any finishing work.
Wall painting and wallpapering
The easiest way is to paint the walls. You just need to choose a paint that suits the color and texture, and the interior of the room will look completely new.
Another, no less common option, is the decoration of the internal walls of the house with wallpaper. Due to their wide selection, it’s not difficult to choose suitable ones that correspond to taste and preferences.
Wall decoration with decorative stone
A more complex and costly method is the interior decoration of houses from SIP panels with decorative stone. This is a rather original way to transform and decorate the interior of the room. Through the use of modern technology, it is possible to very accurately simulate the complex structure of granite, basalt, etc.
Porcelain tile, cork wallpaper or wood-based laminated panels, as well as natural wood materials such as lining, plywood, veneered particleboard, etc., are very good for wall decoration in a hall or hallway. In rooms with a significantly increased level of humidity, excellent in all respects, the option is to lay ceramic tiles and plastic trim.
The bathroom uses moisture-proof drywall, on which tiles are subsequently glued.
In addition, the interior decoration of houses from SIP panels is made of lining, wood, plastic, MDF, etc. It all depends on the desires of the owner of the house and the fantasies of the designer.
A private house. Ceiling Interior
The ceilings of the rooms from SIP panels, like all other surfaces, do not need to be leveled, which greatly simplifies the work on their decorative decoration. Currently, many modern technologies are used. The most commonly practiced decoration with drywall, especially in those cases when it is required to create multi-level ceilings with hidden lighting.
An excellent option are stretch ceilings, which can be either plain or enriched with photo printing. The most economical way is the decoration of the ceiling with expanded polystyrene tiles.
Floor decoration
Any material can be used for finishing floors: floorboard, laminate, linoleum, panel parquet or parquet board, floor tiles, carpet, etc. One of the advantages of SIP panels is that they are warm, for this reason the question of an additional insulation before finishing. In rooms with a high level of humidity, it is most advisable to make bulk floors, after completing a cement or polymer screed. It is also possible to lay ceramic floor tiles.
SIP panels, the price of which is very affordable, are high-quality and reliable material. The construction of such houses is a great alternative to traditional buildings.