Insulated wall panels have a reputation as an energy efficient and economical solution for large-scale buildings. As the key components in a structural, load bearing building envelope system, they’re ideal for projects like warehouses, manufacturing facilities, business park buildings, and more.
Each panel contains a layer of high-rated insulation sandwiched between two layers of prestressed concrete. As a result, it provides outstanding energy efficiency, as demonstrated by the steady state R-values of the insulated sandwich walls manufactured by County Prestress & Precast.
The Efficiency of Concrete
Concrete has the capacity to absorb large quantities of heat, which minimizes interior temperature fluctuations. During hot summer days, insulated wall panels absorb heat, preventing it from entering the facility. Then, at night, the concrete releases the heat into the exterior atmosphere.
This reduces the amount of energy needed to maintain comfortable interior temperatures. Not only does that lower operational costs; it reduces the level of HVAC capacity that the facility needs, which lowers capital expenses, as well.
Additional Savings from Insulation
By combining the heat absorption benefits of the concrete with the layer of insulation in between, County Prestress & Precast's Insulated Wall Panels reduce heat transfer even further. This increases the thermal performance of the facility, significantly reducing energy usage. In fact, adding insulation to concrete can increase the R-value of the materials.
Engineered Energy Reduction
County Prestress & Precast can also engineer insulated sandwich wall panels to provide additional energy savings. They can be manufactured with window recesses of various depths to maximize daylight, which can drastically reduce the energy needed to power electrical lighting.
To use County Prestress & Precast's Insulated Wall Panels for your next project, contact our Customer Service Team at (708) 562-7700.
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