When the requirements for home insulation began to increase in response to rising energy costs, old methods of building had to change. Similarly, all time high energy costs in today’s market are driving home owners to find new solutions to shield them from those costs. Simply put, the old methods of building aren’t good enough any more. It’s time for change. Fortunately, Epik Walls provide real solutions to these problems.

To meet the needs of homeowners in the 21st century, Epik Walls offer a sustainable solution.

A home that is built faster, stronger, more energy efficient and affordable is what the new generation of homeowners demand. Don’t let this Epik Revoltution pass you by, contact Epik Walls today!

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In The Field

  • Reduce build time by 1/3
  • Reduce on-site labor by 1/3
  • Expedites interior mechanical work
  • Expedites interior finish work
  • No heavy-duty cranes required

In The Home

  • Less expensive than walls of equal insulated value
  • Reduce heating costs
  • Reduce cooling costs
  • Reduce insect infestation
  • Epik Walls are made from sustainable low maintenance materials

Energy Efficient

  • Closed-cell Expanded Polystyrene
    • Respective “R” 5.07 per inch
  • Continuous EPS barrie
    • 1.5” to 2” EPS beyond framing line eliminating thermal bridging

Environmentally Conscious

  • Reduced Deforestation
  • Reduced Waste
  • Reduced Deadly Green House Gas Emissions

Engineering Strength

  • Project specific engineering based on standard IBC and AISI codes. Special inspections and engineering are not required.
  • Superior racking resistance, high transverse and axial loading capacities
  • Dimensionally stable. No rotting, warping, shrinking, cracking and splitting.

Health Conscious

  • Studies have shown inhaling the fibers in fiberglass can reduce lung function and cause inflammation in animals and humans.
    • Abbate, Carmelo, et al., eds. Changes Induced by Exposure of the Human Lung to Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics. Environmental Health Perspectives 114 (11), 2005: 1725-9.
  • Spray foam off-gassing can last for an extended period and cause headache, eye, nose, throat, and upper airway irritation.
    • Connecticut Department of Public Health. Environmental Health Technical Brief, Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation, 2010
  • Epik Walls have no harmful fibers or off-gassing

Life Span / Fire Rating

  • When protected from UV rays, the degradation of EPS foam equates to a diminutive 0.05% over 100 years.
  • Galvanized CFS
    • 3 grades of galvanizing; G40, G60 and G90
    • 650 year average lifespan
      • American Iron and Steel institute: Durability of Cold-Formed Steel Framing Members 2004, Page 6
  • Class 1 / Class A Fire Rated
    • Not possible with wood framing
      • Flame spread of foam = 20
      • Flame spread of steel = 0
      • Flame spread of wood = >100