Benefits & Features

GCT Installation Manual

Structural Concrete Insulated Panel (SCIP) Building Technologies

SCIP technology Features and Benefits using Emmudue® brand panels from the USA

SCIP technology has been available since the late 1960’s. Over 100,000 SCIP buildings are built all over the world with no structural failures. SCIP technology is designed with any floor plans according to your tastes and ideas.

SCIP does conform to all existing codes
SCIP homes look like conventional construction homes
SCIP homes are coated with fire-resistant structural cement and fire rated at 1 to 4 hours
SCIP contains internally thermally insulated with Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS)
SCIP homes are thermally efficient with Low Heating and cooling costs
SCIP technology has very low maintenance costs
SCIP panel homes are very quiet to live in
All standard architectural finish materials work well with SCIP technology
All rough-in standard construction materials work well with SCIP technology
SCIP panels are built without forms
In California, SCIP Technology can economically compete with wood construction
SCIP technology can be used in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings

SCIP technology Hazard Resistances

Fire resistance of the exteriors and interiors of homes
Earthquake Resistant when engineered correctly
Hurricane Resistant when engineered correctly
Tornado Resistant with double panel structures when engineered correctly
Termite Resistant
Mold Resistant
Ballistic-shooting resistant

Aesthetic Architectural Design Features for Interiors

All standard existing finish materials work well with SCIP technology including
All standard doors and windows work well with SCIP technology
All floor finishing materials work well with SCIP technology
All drop ceiling styles work well with SCIP technology
There are many styles of exterior and interior trim and moldings work well with SCIP technology

Walls can be:

Colored stucco or plaster
Painted
Paneled
Sheetrocked
There are many styles of trim and moldings used with SCIPs

Ceilings can be:

Colored stucco or plaster
Painted
Suspended drop ceilings work well with SCIP Technology
Faux beams can be added to the interiors

Aesthetic Architectural Design Features for Exteriors

Exterior walls can be finished in any of the standard stucco finishes with color or painted
Brick, stone slate, marble and other exterior and interior fascia materials work well with SCIP
Roofs may be textured and or colored and left natural or may use any roofing materials
All Green energy technologies may be engineered to work well with SCIP Technology

SCIP Challenges

SCIP type construction has not gone mainstream in the USA
Many building officials are not familiar with SCIP technology
Most General Contractors are not familiar with SCIP technology
Most Home Buyers and Home Owners are not familiar with SCIP technology