REV Panels Vs. Concrete
Big Dogg Tiny Homes are built Florida Tuff! With Florida being the Home of the Hurricanes in America, we are known for having the strongest building code requirements via the Miami-Dade Building Codes. Our REV Panel technology is designed to exceed all Miami-Dade building code requirements, making our tiny homes the strongest mass built tiny homes in the country. Many companies build their tiny homes on wheel-based platforms. This is done because they don’t need to meet the state building code requirements, allowing them to spend less on the construction process and profit more. Good luck in a Hurricane! With our REV Panel technology, while we don’t welcome hurricanes, we surely don’t back down from them! When the wind dies down, you can be assured that our homes, both large and tiny, will survive better than the standard block home construction. Our Big Dogg Tiny Homes are built with BIG strength! See for yourself, here are some amazing specs and information about our REV Panel technology.
Why use REV Panels?
The REV Panel Composite Structural Insulated Panel building system is the high-tech alternative to traditional SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels). REV Panel’s patented composite bonding technology bonds light gauge steel structural members together with EPS, delivering a stronger, lighter wall system which installs faster and provides structural framing, insulation, sheathing and vapor barrier all in one step. By eliminating thermal bridging and air infiltration, effective R-Values may be boosted to as much as R61.
Energy Efficiency
REV Panels are pre-engineered for energy efficiency, delivering an effective R-Value of R61. The R-Value also does not degrade over time like traditional sagging batt or blown-in wall insulation because of its composite nature. Studies have proven that REV Panels reduce energy costs by up to 70% when compared to traditionally insulated walls. By providing a very efficient envelope, the mechanical requirements for heating and cooling are also reduced.
Structural Strength
Our steel, composite insulated panels undergo a patented process to thermally bond light-gauge steel studs and EPS foam. Many SIPs are only meant for providing insulation and sheathing with minimal load bearing and require a steel or wood frame for support. Our structural, dual steel frames are bonded to EPS in a way that allows it to provide structural framing, insulation and vapor barrier in one product. These panels can be used in exterior walls, roofs, ceiling, floors, basements and will support multi-story loads.
Environmentally Friendly
Did you know It takes approximately 100 trees to build a 1500 sq. ft. home using traditional wood framing? REV Panels applied in the same application only requires steel from 2 recycled cars! Made with recycled materials, the system itself is completely recyclable.
Our EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) does not “off gas” like many wood products which equals better indoor air quality. It has always been CFC and HCFC free, protecting the ozone layer.
Fire Safety
REV Panels are a non-combustible assembly that provides a fire-resistant system in conjunction with various fire assemblies (gypsum board layers, etc.), meet 1 and 2 hour fire testing. These tests have also proven that our 4-in-1 panels give off fewer toxins than traditional construction materials.
Insect Deterrent
REV Panels use steel and expanded polystyrene – neither of which are of nutritional value to wood-boring insects such as termites.
SAFE Global Reach
Proven in over 70,000 projects in 28 countries and in all 50 states, REV Panels are approved for use in all climate regions and exceed testing requirements for hurricane and seismic areas.
Increased Property Values and Better Mortgages
Because of the superior energy efficiency of REV Panels, the cost of ownership is reduced due to lower energy costs, which translates to higher NOI and greater property values. Owners may also qualify for lower cost energy-efficient mortgages.
Same Cost, Much Better Building
REV Panels are a 4-in-1 system that provide structure, insulation, vapor barrier, and sheathing all in one. REV Panels provide a superior product for framing structures at an overall cost that is less than traditional construction methods.
REV Panels are light, strong, energy efficient, insulated composite structural panels. They are engineered to install fast and provide (1) structure, (2) vapor barrier, (3) insulation, and (4) sheathing all in one efficient labor-saving step. And that is just the beginning.
Reduces structural framing from 4 steps to 1 and cuts framing time by more than 50%
Cuts framing labor by more than 50%
Results in a structure that is 50-70% more energy efficient than typical framing.
FAST Speed of Construction
REV Panels replace four construction steps in just one 4-in-1 Wall-frame Panel. The 4-in-1 Wall-frame Panel is pre-engineered and manufactured in the factory to exact standards, delivering a complete structural insulated 4-in-1 Wall-frame Panel ready for installation. This one panel takes the place of the traditional framing, insulating, sheathing, and vapor barrier applications.
Cost Competitive Build
REV Panels provide a superior product for framing structures at an overall cost that is less than traditional construction methods.
Easy to Use
REV Panels are as easy as 1-2-3 regardless of the laborer’s skill level. First, everything is delivered to the site numbered from the factory so that installation flows quickly. Second, the lightweight, but structurally strong system doesn’t require heavy lifting or cranes. A typical panel weighs less than 50 lbs. Third, field modifications are easily made. Changes like the resizing of windows, doors and adjustment for foundation issues can be made while the panels are in place without compromising the structural integrity of the building.
REV Panels reduce energy costs by up to 70% when compared to traditionally insulated walls. By providing a very efficient envelope, the mechanical requirements are also reduced for heating and cooling.
Flexible Cladding
REV Panels allow for virtually any type cladding including (but not limited to) brick, siding, metal or stucco. Interior walls can be finished with dry wall, plaster or any other type of finish.
Exceeds Wind Safety Codes
REV Panels meet or exceed Miami-Dade County Hurricane Standards, withstanding up to 220 MPH (Vs. 185mph Miami-Dade) winds and exceeding traditional building methods against flying debris.
No Mold
REV Panels are comprised of closed cell expanded polystyrene that does not allow for mold and other fungi.
Over 75,000 projects in the last 53 years in the business. From commercial to residential, military or DIY, no design limitations.
Building with REV Panels saves you time and money. Complete your house in half the time. Reduce your maintenance by 15% and downsize your HVAC by 50%.
Build a safer, healthier home. Our panels resists mold, mildew, black mold and even termites. Best of all, your home will save you 75% on energy bills for the rest of your life!
All REV Panels come with a 10 year material warranty. We keep records for 25 years if you need to change or add another panel, we can get you going in hours.
From hurricanes to earthquakes, energy codes, and fire, we have all the proper certifications in place to meet the demands of your project.
REV Panels are the best panel system in the world. All galvanized steel structure. Highly insulated and non-toxic. Earthquake and hurricane safe.
Building a house is complicated. Our professional team will work with your architect and engineer to assure you a successful project.
We are 100% recycled facility. Our main manufacturing component is steam and we generate zero waste. Even our raw materials are up to 20% recycled.
We are the world leader of Steel Structural Insulated Panels (SIP). REV Panels are used by governments, homeowners and militaries in over 83 countries around the world from the African desert to the arctic pole.
Whether your house is in warm Florida or cold Michigan, you want to save on energy bills and have a quiet, energy efficient home. REV Panel’s super-insulated xPanels technology, custom manufactured M-SIP / S-SIP thermally broken panels have super insulation performance, as high R-61. The result is significant. You can decrease the energy required to heat and cool your home by up to 75%.
Save big time. Panels arrive on-site ready to install. No additional structure, No insulation, No sheathing, and no vapor barrier are required: Four steps accomplished with each Panel put in place. Save on multiple material shipments and reduce your labor from four or even five trades to only one framer.
Our panels are like big building blocks, arriving marked and with all required accessories, even track and screws. Our drawings are labeled so that all you need to do is “drop in place” and fasten. We follow the construction and framing industry, using studs every 16″. So, if you are a handy man, and have some framing experience as a carpenter or in framing, training time is less than 2 hours.
Quick and fast install – there is no special training required, nor power tools except for a screw gun. Install process is very quick. An average house is usually completed within 3 days (Exterior interior and roof panels) can be done by one framer and 2 helpers.
If your project is Net-Zero or a Passive House, utilizing natural energy such as solar panels, due to the high efficiency of REV Panels, the energy requirement is less, resulting in less solar panels, which are more effective and your batteries last longer, saving initial investment costs and providing higher power output that can be then sold back to the grid in most locations.
Safety: Flame Spread and Smoke Development tests show that REV Panels are one of the safest ways to build, saving on homeowners Insurance cost. More so, the panels are not off-gassing, carcinogens, pathogens, or allergens, resulting in a completely safe and heathy environment especially for kids sleeping long nights inhaling indoor air.
Not a source of food for pests: Insects such as termites like to invade and live where they feed. Because REV Panels offer no attraction as a food source, building with REV Panels instead of wood is the best way to ensure pest-free living. If your project is in a termite zone – by using Panels you are safer. And, you’ve just eliminated the need for termite-killing poisons around your living area. [Read more about termite hazard]
If your project is on the coast, or in a Hurricane zone, our panels are rated and tested for the Miami Dade Hurricane wind and projectile protocol.
Wood-based products have vulnerability to moisture, mold, and mildew. REV Panels are made of steel and EPS insulation, making them resistant to fungi and molds. So build a home with our S-SIP / M-SIP panels and be worry-free. [Read more about wood vs steel panels]
We are pioneers in Eco-Friendly manufacturing. Our production facility is 100% recycled, waste free. Even our Light Gauge Studs consist of up to 20% recycled steel.
If your project is in an earthquake zone – you are safe with us. REV Panels weigh on average 45 pounds each (4′ by 12′), being so light means they will not vibrate in a seismic event and will not crack. We have even tested and certified for Richter scale magnitude 9 earthquakes, from Russian lab tests.
425 year life expectancy. How often do you see stick-built homes being torn down? The majority are less than 50 years old!
Flexibility of design – if your project has curved walls, round windows – we have seen it and done it before. We have developed a technology that is literally limitless! REV Panels arrive ready to assemble with all hardware included. All of the rough openings for windows and doors are pre-fabricated, made to meet the specifications of each window and door manufacturer. No measuring, no cutting, no scrap, no foam.
Easy to read, customized “for your project” assembly drawings are furnished with each project. Each numbered panel on the drawing corresponds to the number written on each panel. Your assembly drawings are available several weeks before your panels arrive, so there is plenty of time to become familiar with the instructions and diagrams, and to call us with any questions. Every 6 Panels are bundled up according to the wall line up of your project.
What about electricity and plumbing? every panel comes with 1″ x 2″ wire raceways 11″ from the bottom so you don’t need to drill studs. Cutting out the foam for plumbing is easy and can be done with a pocketknife of a hot knife cutter. Electrical boxes are attached to the studs as usual. [See our glossary of construction terms.]
Our Manufacturer has been in business 53 years. Way before any other panelized company even thought of starting. This process has been repeated on over 75,000 projects in over 83 countries all around the world. This means they’ve worked the bugs out of the process and it’s rare for something new to come up that they haven’t seen before.