Green Building with SIPs

Murus has always strived to protect our environment and natural resources. We are proud that our products help ensure continued comfort of our homes and buildings without adversely affecting the planet. Because Murus Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) contribute significantly to a reduction in heating and cooling loads, they contribute to decreased consumption of fossil fuels. The reduction positively impacts the structure’s carbon footprint and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Murus SIPs are ideal for green building projects.

Sustainability

The OSB used to make Murus SIPs is made from fast-growing, renewable softwood and hardwood…
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Air Quality

Murus SIPs are designed to maintain a structure’s indoor air quality. Murus foam cores do not contain formaldehyde, CFCs, or HCFCs.
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Reduce Waste

Murus SIPs are manufactured specifically for each and every job, and panel layouts provide the most efficient use of material.
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LEED/NGBS

Murus SIPs can contribute points to LEED green building projects. For more information, see the MURUS SIP Green Building Certification Guide.
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Certification Guide

The green building movement continues to gain momentum as more builders and owners embrace the value of environmentally conscious approaches. More architects, design professionals, and specifiers are seeking out products that enable them to design sustainable structures. Often, they rely on specific data that demonstrates how a product will contribute to widely accepted green building standards.  This guide provides information to architects, owners, and builders on how Murus products may contribute to certification under the LEED guidelines and ICC-700 National Green Building standard.
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