1. Environmentally safe.  Fiberglass insulation has a cancer warning on every roll as required by the government.
2. Expanded Polystyrene Foam.  The foam ThermaSave uses is expanded polystyrene.  It is fire retardant with a flash point between 600 and 650 degrees F., as opposed to Douglas fir has a flash point of 500 degrees F.  It does not lose its insulation value over the years as many foams will and it is not affected by water.  Expanded polystyrene does not affect the ozone layer.
3. Savings on Utilities.  See the study published in Builder’s Magazine, May 89 issue regarding savings on panel homes compared to stick built construction in the ThermaSAVE information booklet.  Utility Rebates:  The utility suppliers in many locations will give an energy rebate which can be as high as $3,500.00.
4. Savings on Heating and Cooling Units.  In an average 1500 sq. ft. home, you would normally use a 3-4 ton unit.  In the ThermaSave panel home, you would use 1.5 – 2 tons for a savings of about 50% in total cost for the unit.
5. High R Factor.  ThermaSAVE can produce any thickness of insulated panel to achieve the desired “R” rating.  It is recommended that the thickness conform to the standard size and dimension of plate lumber to make assembly easier for doors and windows, thus reducing overall costs.  ThermaSAVE systems substantially reduce the utility costs of heating and cooling.
6. Insurance Rate Savings.
7. Easy Assembly.  An experienced ThermaSAVE representative can be sent to the job site to instruct in the assembly and erection of panels.  In all cases, detailed assembly instructions are included.  Shell Erection Time.  The exterior shell erection time on an average,  simply designed 1500 sq. ft. home on an existing foundation would take about 3-5 days with 3 or 4 men.  This also means Labor Savings.  ThermaSAVE panels are quick and easy to assemble, saving in labor construction cost. Skilled help is unnecessary, making the panels an excellent choice for the do-it-yourself builder.  Panel sizes are not limited to 4’ x 8’.  ThermaSAVE has produced panels as large as 4’ x 30’.  When the building is finished, it looks no different than a conventional “stick frame” building except it is superior in strength, less expensive, energy efficient and safe.
8. Use in Retrofit.  ThermaSAVE panels can also be used to retrofit a home or building.  Panels can be manufactured with exterior skin only and installed in a pre-existing structure.
9. Withstand Excessive Winds.  Standard installed panels will withstand winds of over 110 MPH and are easily upgraded to withstand 200  MPH winds.
10. Earthquakes.  Earthquakes will not bother the ThermaSAVE Building System unless the ground sinks, which would affect the building and its foundation.
11. Sound.  ThermaSAVE panels are sound retardant.  Low Noise Transmission.  ThermaSAVE panels are resistant to sound transmission and are excellent for use in apartment buildings and offices.  Panels can also be used for interior party walls and floors in multiple dwellings.
12. Design Friendly.  Can be used with almost any design and when finished does not appear any different than conventional construction.  Pre-Engineered Building System. ThermaSAVE can make panels with almost any combination of length and strength and can be built to any plans.  ThermaSAVE is a complete, pre-engineered building system.  Longer Spans.  ThermaSAVE panels permit longer floor, wall and roof spans, reducing the number of interior support beams, posts or walls.  These longer spans remain stronger than conventional stick frame buildings.  Cathedral Ceilings.  ThermaSAVE roof panels are excellent for cathedral ceilings.  In many cases, due to the long span capability of the panels, a ridge beam is all that is required!
13. Interior / Exterior Options.  Almost any type exterior skin or finish can be applied to the panels in the factory.  For example, an exterior of T1-11, Fiber Cement siding, metal or other siding can be applied, including steel, aluminum or fiberglass for walls or roofs.  ThermaSAVE can also supply various aggregates such as pea-gravel, colored granules, and crushed shell over plywood oriented strand board (OSB) for exteriors and roofs.
14. Electrical Systems.  Electrical chases are precut if required, into the foam core of the panel prior to assembly.  Chases face the interior skin and are positioned according to design and code requirements.  A variety of electrical options are available with ThermaSAVE panel construction.
15. Foundation and Basement Walls.  ThermaSAVE also produces panels which can be used underground.  These panels are an excellent choice for basement and foundation walls.  ThermaSAVE’s insulation technique creates warmer areas in the winter and cooler areas in the summer in below ground applications, such as crawl spaces and basements.
16. Factory Applied Roofing.  Roof products can be applied to the panels at the factory.  ThermaSAVE recommends a membrane roof and deck coating.  These coatings come in many colors.  Various color combinations of roofing granules can be factory applied, giving an appearance similar to a shingled roof.  ThermaSAVE can make roof panels any thickness or length required.
17. Product Cost.  In the past, the panel system has been more expensive.  Panels are manufactured with exterior and interior skins desired by the customer.  The cutting of all roof angles, doors, windows and corners in the shop with automated equipment makes the panel system less expensive in many cases.  This also decreases the on-site labor costs.
18. Freezers.  The ThermaSAVE panel system makes an excellent choice for residential or commercial indoor or outdoor freezers.  Regardless of size, a ThermaSAVE freezer is easier to build and uses much less energy.  Docks.  The foam used in the ThermaSAVE panel isn’t affected by water and has buoyancy of over 60 pounds per cubic foot.   This makes the ThermaSAVE panel perfect in use as a dock in fresh or salt-water environments.