Sand Creek Goes “Greener” with Foam & R-Control Insulation

As society continues to “Go Green,” more and more Sand Creek Post & Beam customers alike demand greener products and materials for their barn kits.  Sand Creek has delivered the answer and is proud to introduce an upgrade to more energy efficient, less-pollutant, recyclable insulation packages for all barn kit, shed, outbuilding, and barn home ready structures. 

The insulation is manufactured by AFM Corporation- a group of manufacturing plants located throughout the U.S.  For over 30 years, the company has been manufacturing and marketing the quality brands of Foam-Control EPS insulation and R-Control SIPs (structural insulated panels) systems.  These products are used in a variety of construction applications where optimum energy efficiency and durability are a requirement.

Sand Creek has selected Foam-Control insulation and R-Control SIP systems as the new insulation package for all barn kits to be produced. Foam-Control comes in either a Nailbase or Nailstrip configuration for roofs and exterior walls providing a high R-value (thermal resistance), air sealing and ease of installation.  If a full structural exterior is desired, R-Control SIPs can be installed over the frame to achieve high insulation and air sealing values while meeting the structural demands of earthquake and hurricane areas.

Foam-Control EPS has also earned an ENERGY STAR® rating due to the fact it is able to prevent greenhouse gas emissions. It has never contained CFC, HCFC, or HFC materials which are all harmful the earth’s ozone layer. 

Because wood is a “living, breathing” material mold, fungi/mildew, and termite protection can be a concern.  FrameGuard® Coated is offered as an organic fungicide and borate compound that can pre-treat the insulation package.  The organic compounds remain close to the surface to inhibit mold growth while borate penetrates the wood to protect against fungi/mildew and termites.  Especially in structures housing animals, proper ventilation and airflow are essential to hinder growth of these impurities.

Sand Creek Post & Beam has manufactured nearly 350 wood barn kits located all throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada.  Sand Creek takes care to ensure only quality materials are used to produce the structures.  To learn more about Foam-Control insulation and R-Control SIPs contact a SCPB representative: 116 West 1st Street, Wayne, NE 68787, phone: 888-489-1680, sandcreekpost@conpoint.com, www.sandcreekpostandbeam.com

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