Nick Hubbard
Posts by Nick Hubbard for Frequently asked questions about Formance Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Indoor Air Quality
A SIP home or commercial building allows for better control over indoor air quality because the airtight building envelope limits incoming air to controlled ventilation.
Tell me more about Polystyrene
“How can Formance SIPs be eco-friendly if you use EPS (expanded polystyrene)? Fair question, after all, polystyrene is up there with coal-fired power stations in most people’s minds when it comes...
Technical Topics
Design fundamentals for a Formance homeDesign for less sun. Formance homes will be highly insulated compared with a traditional framed home.
The Formance Design and Supply Process
Formance Design ProcessThe process for designing with Formance should be familiar to you as it follows similar steps to framed construction.
Remarkable Energy Savings
How much energy will my new home require to maintain a warm and comfortable environment year-round? Obviously a lot less with Formance, but wouldn't it be nice to know just how...
Designing With Formance
We often get asked “will Formance work for my house design?”. The answer is inevitably yes.
Designing To Your Budget
Designing to budget is a critical element of any building project. It’s important to note that, above all, the design and specification of your home sets the price.
The New Home Build Process
You have a vision for a new home; you may even have land and concept designs.
The Numbers
Yes, the energy savings, strength, comfort and health benefits of using Formance are easily appreciated.
A Better Method
We guess you are here because you're looking at options to move beyond traditional framed construction.