ROOM ADDITIONS
Building Greener Futures
On a visit to a rainforest I discovered a tiny frog called the coqui. Just two inches
big, his nocturnal song fills the air with his own name “ko-kee, ko-kee.” According to
legend the words mean “I love you.” He sings to attract a mate and renew the cycle
of life.
But frogs’ lives are in trouble. Globally, frog populations have sharply decreased in
the last three decades. More than 120 frog species are already extinct just since
the 1980s.
Nino Vitale
Founder & C.E.O.
TEMO, Incorporated
Because their unique skin takes in water and oxygen, they warn us when the
environment is sick. Frogs are dying from epidemic disease and are found with
deformities such as multiple or missing limbs. They are affected by pollutants in the
air, land and water as well as global warming and UV-B radiation from our depleted
ozone layer.
Why care about the frogs? Frogs are vital to people. Chemicals from their skin provide numerous medicines and help in
cancer research. Their absence is also a critical threat to global biodiversity – a serious break in the ecosystem that affects
all living things. That’s why TEMO takes a personal responsibility for a greener planet.
Our E4 Structural Thermal Panel can be 100 percent recycled. The OSB wood surface is organic, grown through renewable
forestry practices. And our EPS insulation core is Energy Star-rated with a low environmental impact in production. These
include climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, ecotoxicity and fossil fuel depletion.
I want the coqui frog to continue its love song. Even more, I want a healthy planet for our children and generations to come.
Let’s do it together.
What is e4?
The E’s of e4
Good for the Environment.
Made of wood products and high-density
expanded polystyrene, all materials can
be recycled. Sustainable practices are
used in manufacturing OSB that include
renewing wood resources, respecting
forestry through maintaining water quality,
wildlife habitats and soil productivity and
minimizing and recycling waste. EPS is
recognized for its low impact on the
environment in areas such as climate
change, stratospheric ozone depletion,
ecotoxicity and fossil fuel depletion.
Good for your Health.
Compared to standard insulation
materials such as fiberglass, ISO foam
and cellulose, expanded polystyrene
(EPS) is the Health Smart choice. It is
solid, nonporous and moisture resistant,
preventing mold and insect infestation.
Unlike fiberglass, EPS will not release
carcinogens through fiber emissions that
carry the risk of potentially serious
respiratory and other health conditions.
Compared to ISO foam, EPS also will not
out gas toxins, such as formaldehyde.
EPS provides no danger to humans
during manufacturing or in handling
during construction.
Reducing Air Pollution
The solution to reducing or removing
indoor air pollution is to build a tight but
well-ventilated home, where the
ventilation is under your control. Homes
built with e4 thermal panels will easily
achieve a tight and superior thermal
blanket and an air exchanger can easily
repel stale and polluted indoor air as well
as bring in fresh air from the outdoors.
Just the simple act of opening your
windows and doors can greatly increase
indoor air quality.
Reducing Noise Pollution
Due to the continuous air sealing and
tightness of insulation, SIP homes can
reduce and even eliminate much
unwanted outdoor clatter. This greatly
increases the quality of sleep for
homeowners, a crucial component to
physical and mental well-being.
Green - Saves Energy.
The panel’s integrated EPS
insulation core creates a 100%
thermal barrier, effectively blocking
cold-air infiltration into the home and
heat transfer. From the inside, your
conditioned air is blocked from
escaping. Both functions provide
significant energy savings without
reduction of performance over time.
A coffee cup is only 1/16" thick and
you can hold water in it that is over
200 degrees. Imagine the thermal
protection from a wall 96x thicker!
96x thicker
than a
coffee cup
Excellent R-Values.
8” roof panel:
R-value 31.6 with a 100% thermal
barrier.
6” wall and deck panel:
R-value 24.3 with a 100% thermal
barrier.
Unlike fiberglass, ISO foam and
cellulose, EPS won’t shrink, absorb or
retain moisture which reduces R-values
and thermal performance.
All-in-One Mega Panels
The Next Generation of Construction.
Sheeting, joists, studs,
trusses are combined in one
solid panel, up to 4’ x 24’
widths. With everything built
right in, panels are ready to
use, with no pre-framing
required, making installation
simple and faster. Electrical
raceways are also
conveniently integrated.
All-in-One Mega Panels
The Next Generation of Construction.
•Reduced Labor Costs
•Cleaner Job Site
•No Fiberglass Insulation Mess
•Reduces HVAC ductwork
•Pre-Engineered to Limit Job-Site
Cutting
•Internal Electrical Channels for
Easy Installation
Superior Value.
Panels are built in a stateof-the-art manufacturing
facility which controls
quality and costs. Although
per-panel costs are higher
than conventional
materials, overall job costs
are significantly reduced by
eliminating multiple
construction steps and the
additional labor to
complete them.
1. The Facings
The Anatomy of
e4 Thermal Panels
The two outer skins consist of oriented strand board (OSB). OSB is used
since it is available in large dimensions and has had many successful
structural tests performed. Structural testing is important not only for
personal safety but also where strict building codes have been
implemented.
2. The Core
The core of e4 thermal panels are made from expanded polystyrene (EPS),
the same product used in coolers and coffee cups. This provides a 100%
thermal barrier and the necessary R - value to protect us from the harshest
of elements.
3. Adhesives
The adhesive in e4 thermal panels join the facings and the insulating core
together. Our adhesives resist moisture penetration, prevent panel
delamination, and resist the forces of buckling and racking.
4. Treatment
The e4 thermal panels are coated with TEMGuard to stop
mold and mildew growth and prevent insect infestation.
The Benefits of
Straight Wall Construction
If you have ever looked down the length of a stud wall or a piece of
dimensional lumber, you will often notice it twists, curves, twists,
cups, and bulges. This is often due to moisture penetration, poor
storing conditions, and/or inferior quality of lumber. E4 panels don’t
do this.
We guarantee that you will receive a superior e4 Additoin, one with
walls that are square and straight. Why is this important? As any
builder can attest, non-straight dimensional lumber can negatively
impact any stage of the building process.
The Benefits of
Solid Wall Construction
e4 walls have a continuous wood surface that is crucial for a solid
nail-base for both exterior and interior finishes. This is an important
feature since the drywall contractor no longer has to search for
studs to place fasteners and screws. This allows drywall contractors
to complete the work faster and easier resulting in a less expensive
and superior final finish.
Interior finishes such as cabinetry, moldings, flooring, and others can
be much easier installed on e4 walls than stud walls since there is a
continuous attachment surface. This allows greater design for cabinet
makers since they are no longer constrained to expansions ending with
studs.
Heavy picture frames can be installed anywhere on SIP walls and are
not limited to stud structures behind the drywall.
The Benefits of
Treated Wall Construction
E4 panels are coated with a special product called TEMGuard. This
coating protects the panels from mold and mildew growth as well as
insect infestation. We gave it a green color to make sure the entire
panel was coated giving you a visual peace of mind that your new
addition will be protected from the elements.
The EPS Foam is also treated to stop insect infestation
Our lamination process used a unique bonding agent that will protect
the panel from delamination.
The Benefits of
Solid Wall Construction
The standard SIP - as its name suggests is the typical configuration. This SIP is
composed of the foam insulating core
sandwiched between two OSB facings and
bonded with urethane glue.
These SIPs are used as load bearing walls
and as roof insulation. These SIPs can be
used to completely enclose a home or
building and can partition individual rooms
if desired.
Temo e4 room additions, makes extremely
versatile SIPs. In fact, sheetrock, wood,
vinyl siding, and other construction
materials can be applied directly to the
facings to result in a fast, efficient, and
superior finished wall.