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OSB sheathing is only required with ICE Panels when the engineer deems it necessary due to structural requirements. In most cases, sheathing is not needed. Also, ICE Panels are thermally broken, so there will be no thermal drift with an ICE Panel envelope.

ICE Panels are thermally broken because the steel studs don’t penetrate through the wall stopping the cold temperature from entering the building through the envelope.

OSB may be required depending on the project for structural purposes. Multi-story buildings, like the one in this video, most often will require it.

​@@GreenstoneBuildingProducts so maybe that is why the majority of the SIP companies have OSB on their interior and exteior walls??

2 layers of drywall would only be required for commercial ICE Panel projects to have a 2-hour fire rating, for residential, 1 layer is required.

Thanks for the feedback. Pricing depends on many factors, such as the engineering requirements for your area and project. If we provided a SQFT price, it would be very broad and wouldn't give a very concise answer regarding pricing due to the lack of project information. Feel free to email info@gsbp.ca with any other questions. Thanks!

Graphite ICE Panels are available through Greenstone!

Those are our 9.25" ICE Panels with an R-value of 37.

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. Here is a video covering the fire rating of ICE Panels. th-cam.com/video/7CMcpCfTEJg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Zo7Fb7BWaG8-wigy

Hey Dan. That's correct 👍👍

Not sure i understand why this needs to be done? Lots of extra labor and materials. Also none of the other SIP panel company's have mentioned this ? @@GreenstoneBuildingProducts

@@DanLiese There are other wall assemblies that don't require 2 layers because of the makeup of the assembly. In order for us to meet the 1 hour FR we require 2 layers.

So is the 1/2" double layer sheetrock is required only on exterior facing walls or all interior walls as well @@GreenstoneBuildingProducts

@@DanLiese The 1/2" double layer drywall is only needed on any ICE Panel walls.

Hey Dan! You would install electrical components by cutting into to the EPS with a hot-knife, placing the wiring into the opening, and then filling it in with spray foam.

There is nothing new here . ICE panels have been on the market since 1970 and now they will prevail anything on a market due to labor shortage

Who the f.. wants to build houses in that area?

@@andreycham4797 So far it only happens at night. With a bulletproof house it becomes less of a concern.

ICE Panels are prefabricated in our manufacturing plant, so no onsite modifications are needed. Feel free to call 204-726-1426 with any other questions. Thanks!

@@GreenstoneBuildingProducts I don't believe you addressed my comment or question. Why use wood trusses? Heat rises.

To seal the joints and seams you would use a 3M tape and a low expansion to fill any gaps to achieve an airtight seal. No bead of sealant is required.

Thank you!@@GreenstoneBuildingProducts

ICE Panels come in 5.5", 7.5" and 9.25" thicknesses, and the R-values for our graphite-infused ICE Panels are R26 (5.5"), R36 (7.5") and R44 (9.25"). Please email info@gsbp.ca with any other questions. Thanks!

Yes! Thanks for the feedback. Once we have a nearby project at that stage of the build, we will plan to film a video covering those steps.

ICE Panels can be used in a 1-hour fire rated load bearing assembly, or a 2-hour non-load bearing assembly.

The ICE Panel may be similar to a SIP's product, however it functions quite differently. There is no thermal bridging which will reduce/stop moisture and condensations issues are eliminated. In any building method, it is good to use basic building practices to make sure this won't occur. There are other benefits to consider with the ICE Panels such as R-value, shorter build times, air tightness and less waste on site.

@@GreenstoneBuildingProducts all of the benefits you're describing are essentially the same as SIPS. You have a continuous insulative layer with high r value and no thermal bridging. This is able to provide an airtight shell for the house (when installed correctly). Rather than an outside layer of OSB or CLT, you have steel. There may be a structural advantage to this over OSB, but I'm sure there's also a price difference too.

@@grantcrawford823 Many sips have wood frame inside to carry load down - so often can have bridging. Other SIPS can accept a SIP Spline but not all actually have continuous insulation.

Hey there! Thanks for the feedback. We currently have a project located close by, so we are working on gathering time lapse footage of the entire construction process. A longer from video is in the works. Thanks for your patience!

We agree! 🙂

Hey there! Kitchen cabinets can be attached directly to the steel stud frame of the ICE Panel. Baseboard and floor trim can be fastened to the drywall through plywood as per traditional methods. If you have further questions call our CSR team at 204-726-1426. Thanks!

Hey there! No, these are ICE Panels produced in Brandon, MB. Thermasteel is a similar product to ours but produced in the US.

ICE Panels can be used to build residential, commercial, or multi-unit construction projects. They're a combination of EPS and steel framing with high R-values. Visit our online project gallery to view past project - gsbp.ca/projects/

ICE Panels are a custom product so there are many factors that determine the cost of a project. The average cost of an ICE Panel project is in the same ballpark as ICF. Location, engineering requirements, number of corners, wall heights, number of openings, lineal footage, etc all determine the cost. If you have a full set of drawings ready, we can provide a free estimate. Reach out to us by calling 204-726-1426.

ICE Panels offer a very similar STC rating to that of a 2" x 6" framed lumber wall. You can adhere other materials to an ICE Panel assembly to increase the STC rating, such as sound dampening drywall.

Thanks for the feedback. ICE Panels are a custom product so there are a lot of factors that determine the cost of an average build. Location, engineering requirements, number of corners, wall heights, number of openings, lineal footage, etc all determine the cost. If you'd like to connect, reach out to us by calling 204-726-1426. Thanks!

If they do not want to talk to you straight just go to their competitors . They did not invent those panels

Hey Lorne. In order to begin the estimating process we need a full set of architectural drawings that includes dimensions, wall heights, cross sections, elevations, and rough openings.

Hey there! Please reach out to our sales team about your plans to confirm a production timeline 204-726-1426.

Hey there! Thanks for the feedback. For specific details check out our Break the ICE playlist or our Build it With Greenstone playlist.

Efficiency MB is a provincial incentive program for builders in Manitoba.

Hey there! The video clearly covers three differences between ICE Panels and SIPs. ICE Panels don't have thermal bridging whereas SIPS do. SIPs consist of materials with different lifespans whereas ICE Panels don't. SIPs require additional studs or structure to be compliant with building codes whereas ICE Panels don't.

Thanks for the feedback!

Great question! Yes radon can get through ICE Panels. Radon is lighter than air so it will naturally move up out of the ground and find a way into the house if not properly evacuated and ventilated.

Hey there! If you take a look at our Greenstone Plant Tour playlist you will see a video for each station in the plant :) th-cam.com/play/PLKq_5LV-AddWSEwt3S3og7bJ_N_p8k8VF.html

Thanks for the feedback!