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Termite Proof - Fire Proof - Hurricane Proof -  Energy Efficient - True 40 Year Roof Guarantee

"Building energy efficient homes that could better withstand the winds from hurricanes and tornados should be a consideration in all future housing starts."

Glen Rogers, President AMP Homes, Inc.

NEW! See a daily log of construction photos showing how AMP Homes' SIP (Structural Insulated Panels) construction comes together. From setting the foundation, putting up the steel framing with the insulated structurally reinforcing panels, adding the attractive (40 year warranty) steel roof to finishing with the trim and brick veneer, click here to view latest construction photos.

You can build a beautiful, nearly disaster proof home that is so environmentally friendly and energy efficient that the Environmental Protection Agency doesn't have a rating for it. These amazing, affordable homes are not only nearly maintenance free, they will be a long-term investment that you could pass down to your children and grandchildren! Costs to build are comparable to a standard wood-frame home.

AMP HOMES' hurricane-resistant homes are gaining popularity in Florida, Texas and other vulnerable areas since last year's devastating hurricane season. The homes are comprised of Galvalume® steel roofs, structural insulated panels and a Galvalume® steel frame. The dwellings also are highly energy-efficient and will not rot or suffer from termite infestations. They are priced similarly to traditional stick-built homes and can be fully constructed in less than thirty days.

More Than Efficient - At a time when the expression "energy efficient" has come to mean a building utilizes a few extra inches of insulation or double-pane glass we hesitate to conjure that imagery in the minds of potential home buyers by using the same expression. The AMP Home system has been proven to be more than "energy efficient" in the common sense by cutting heating and cooling expenses by half or more.

About SIP's

Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) wall, roof and floor systems replace all exterior-supporting walls in buildings. Diverse in application, SIP's are used effectively in conventional, timber-framed, steel framed, log homes, multi-unit and light commercial construction. Our structures are all steel frame structures. We also use SIP's for the interior supporting walls for added seismic strength, sound block and fire separation. Our panels are constructed with gavalume steel bracing as well, adding durability and strength to them. They have a 150 year life expectancy.

Durable and lightweight, inert foam is used in the fabrication of SIPs -- the same foams often found in bicycle helmets. The most common type of foam is EPS (expanded polystyrene), however XPS (extruded polystyrene) and polyurethane are other products used within the SIP industry. Our panels use urethane foam and do not feature an OSB or any other outer skin. This dramatically reduces the chances of infestation by termites or other wood consuming insects.

Size and Thickness

Structural Insulated Panels are manufactured in a variety of sizes and thickness. Again this depends on the specific building requirements. Our wall panels are 4" thick while our ceiling panels are 6" thick. One of the benefits of SIP construction is many panels are light enough to install by hand. For the larger assemblies and roof panels, a crane makes short work of the installation labor.

Insulation(R)Value

Since urethane foam has a greater R value per inch than EPS or XPS, our SIP panels are highly insulative. The wall panels carry an R value of 41 while the ceiling panels carry an R value of 50. This translates to much lower heating and cooling costs than a conventional home.

Manufacturer/Fabricators

A variety of manufacturer/fabricator suppliers exist within the SIP industry. Some manufacturers specialize in Structural Insulated Panels and only manufacture SIPs. For others, SIPs are one of many in a group of products they manufacture. The same diversity holds true for fabricators. Panels can be pre-cut by an independent service, separate from a manufacturer or by the SIP manufacturer itself. This final group of manufacturer/fabricators offers the most complete service - custom-made panels to fabrication to ready-to-install delivery and assistance. We custom manufacture and fabricate our panels according to building requirements and structural needs.

Applications

SIP roof, wall and floor systems are used in a variety of building types. These can include conventional stick-built, log homes, timber framed homes, steel framed structures, multiunit complexes and light commercial buildings.

Galvalume Steel Framing

Our structures feature all galvalume steel framing and supports (55% Aluminum-Zinc alloy coated sheet steel (better known as GALVALUME®).

Interior load-bearing shear walls consist of 20-ga. 2"x4" steel  studs at 16" o.c. cross braced with 2"  20-ga hurricane straps. The ceiling joists and rafters are 20-ga. 2"x6" steel studs at 16" o.c.

Our corners are cross braced with 3"x3"x¼" square steel tubing which are engineered to withstand 300 MPH winds.

Timber framers began using SIPs to enclose their homes as far back as the 1970's simply because of the energy efficiency and superior strength advantages they offer over other construction methods. Log homes builders were not far behind. The strength to weight ratio is high. There is great flexibility at the laminating stage and the urethane adhesive readily bonds most materials.

Economics

A SIP home can realize huge savings on construction labor resulting in a real reduction in insurance and financing costs. Some homes built with structural insulated panels may be completely enclosed within hours. This, of course, depends on the size and complexity of the home's design.

Another big saving to construction costs is that job-site theft of materials is reduced. As one SIP builder ponders, "You can steal 2"x4"'s, plywood decking, and other construction materials but what are you going to do with custom fitted SIP panels?"

Moisture-Free.

A SIP home is clean and fresh. Extremely air tight, structural insulated panels lock out the risk of molds and mildews growing behind walls and contaminating the indoor air. Outside air simply cannot get in. This ability to self-insulate translates into savings both for energy consumption as well as size of equipment needed to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. To ensure a fresh and abundant supply of healthy indoor air in a SIP home, an air-to-air exchanger of the HVAC system is usually integrated into the home's heating and cooling equipment.

Quieter

A side-benefit for the homeowner is the soundproofing attribute of Structural Insulated Panels.  AMP Homes SIP construction is ideal for reducing outside noise from traffic, aircraft, barking dogs or even thunder. The ability to escape the noise of the outside world and create your own atmosphere is a great luxury. Homes built with SIP's are quieter and more comfortable to live in.

Safer

Fire requires three components, fuel, heat and oxygen. Since SIPs have no air pockets within their solid foam cores, fire cannot race up the wall cavities. SIPs have passed every standard fire test that is required of wood based construction and outperforms traditional home construction.

Environmental

AMP Homes' structural systems are friendly to the environment for several good reasons:

1. Saves woodlands - There is no need to use wood in the construction of an AMP Home. The basic structure does not use wood. Using wood in the interior is optional.

2. Reduces pollution - This past year more than 869 million metric tons of pollution were produced by conventional homes just for heating and cooling in America alone. AMP Homes produce 90% less pollutants than current modern housing. If everyone in America chose the AMP Home system, the airborne pollution problem would be largely mitigated.

3. Reduces Global Warming Effect - Little or no heating/cooling is needed. AMP Homes themselves maintain their temperature well. Very little energy is required by the heating or cooling system as very little escapes into the environment.

4. Saves resources - An AMP Home saves on natural resources because the AMP Home lasts 5-10 times longer than a conventional home. It follows that each AMP Home built eliminates the need for 3 or more conventional homes to be built in the next 100+ years. AMP Homes superior strength make them much less vulnerable to tornados, hurricanes, and earthquakes.

5. Saves on maintenance - An AMP Home saves on continual reconstruction and maintenance through its durability and long life cycle. There was a day when homes were passed down from generation to generation, but this has not been true in recent years. Most homes built in the last century are in a constant state of re-building that we call "maintenance." Rot, insect infestations, water damage, simple wear and tear, and a host of other evils are the culprits as they force the homeowner to constantly expend time, energy, and money caulking, painting, re-roofing, fumigating, and combating decay. With an AMP Home there is no major maintenance for up to 40 years.

6. Reduces pesticides - AMP Homes reduces the use of pesticides and other chemicals. Because the AMP Home is virtually impervious to moisture and insects, the need for pesticides and other chemicals is greatly reduced.
 
Are you concerned about global warming, forest conservation, air pollutants, allergens, the overuse of fossil fuels, safety from natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes?

AMP Homes address all these issues with affordable and beautiful custom house designs. For close to the same cost as comparable wood frame housing you can save the earth and protect you and your family with a home that will last for more than a hundred years.

There is only one earth. You can do your part to protect it and your family when you build an Advanced Manufactured Panel Home.

Environmental friendly, our SIP construction uses no dimensional lumber. The insulation is a form of plastic, a byproduct of the petroleum industry. The framing and supports are made of galvalume steel. SIP's are completely recyclable. Our structures can withstand winds up to and over 200 M.P.H. [Click Here for Testimonial]

Roofing

We use G90 24 ga. galvalume steel for our roofing material. Our roofs carry a 40 year warranty.

Prepainted steel is maintenance free. It also has a shorter installation time and is not
affected by the weather.

The steel roof deck with its durable weather resistant baked-on coating sits over 20 ga. gavalume  steel joists. The same roofing material is used for soffits, facia and the exposed ceiling of  open front and rear porch or patio areas. This greatly reduces the water rot, bug infestation, deterioration and resulting maintenance expense when compared to the traditional timber framed home.

Home Owner Benefits of Metal Roofing

The distinctive AMP Homes complete building system including design, materials, and construction is the home-builders' dream become reality.