• GPS foam panels achieve much higher thermal ratings than batt and filled materials. GPS foam panels achieve whole house thermal ratings of between R-17 and R-21 whereas conventional stud framing are between R-4 and R-6.
• GPS panels use less wood than stick framing which reduces thermal bridging. A 16 foot GPS wall section with one 3X4 foot window contains 5% wood and 95% insulation. The same wall framed with 2x4s 16o.c. has 20% wood.
• If not installed properly, batt insulation is susceptible to voids. Batts are either jammed into narrow cavities, improperly split around electrical boxes, or cut too short or too long. Renovations can result in insulation being removed but not replaced. When used with a truss system, batts won’t cover up the bottom chords. The Global Panel System eliminates these problems.
• Any air moving within a conventionally insulated wall or ceiling decreases the performance of batt insulation. Global Panel Systems installations will virtually eliminate air movement within walls.
• Global panels, properly installed and sealed will lend itself to tighter than average construction. This is especially true when using Global Panel Systems products for both walls and ceiling as the systems are engineered to connect easily and effectively to one another.
   

Labour Savings
Global Panel Systems are competitively priced compared to conventional stick built construction when all building costs are considered. Global Panel Systems eliminates much of the labour involved in constructing a new home or commercial building as the panels require no framing or structural support. A newly trained three person crew can enclose a 1500 square foot house in three days or less with minimum supervision.

Space Savings
In addition, 4 inch walls create two inches of extra usable space at the room perimeter compared to a 6 inch wall, which can add up to 23 or more square feet on a 1200 sq ft house house.

Health
Mould thrives when three factors are present in your home: air circulation, moisture and a nutrient base. All three factors can exist in a typical exterior wall. These contaminants which originate in your walls and can spread to paneling and duct systems. Typical home construction allows moisture to enter and condense within the wall cavities. The GPS structurally insulated panels eliminate air circulation and moisture, preventing the growth of mould, mildew wood decay and allergens. This single factor can greatly reduce or eliminate allergic reactions, and promote healthy living for your entire family.

Fire Resistance
Global Panel Systems offer greater fire resistance than traditional stick frame construction. Should a fire start in your building flames cannot travel inside the walls because there is no air entrapment within the wall cavity.

Environmental
Global Panel Systems is working to utilize the raw materials that go into their products efficiently. GPS panels use up to 35% less raw timber, there is less landfill use due to job site waste and lower energy consumption. Research and development is ongoing to continue developing laminate options which reuse or reduce wood consumption.