When it comes to insulated panels, retailers tend to think that panels can only be used for walk-in coolers and freezers applications. However, our innovative non-traditional panel applications show they can also be used in spaces like offices and pharmacies.
During the quoting and design phase of walk-in coolers and freezers, KPS Global® incorporates various electrical components (like junction boxes or thermometers) as well as any openings (view ports or door frames). In the manufacturing phase, KPS Global fabricates the panels with the electrical conduits concealed within the panels so that only the J-box is seen from the exterior. The foundation of this design and build process can be translated to non-traditional areas like breakrooms or optical. KPS Global panels are custom-built to your specifications. Incorporating conduits for electrical and data lines is something that we already do giving our customers an alternative to traditional construction methods.
Building out the office block of a store requires lots of trades and have to occur sequentially. Custom insulated panels by KPS Global offers an alternative that skips several of the traditional construction steps making the build process significantly faster than framing, rough in work, dry walling and then tape and bed. Using insulated panels in other areas of a store or warehouse can be a more efficient and faster solution.
This blog reviews alternative applications for custom insulated panels and how they can be a beneficial solution.
Non-walk-in Panel Applications, Where Can They Be Used?
There are a variety of ways insulated panels can be used to improve the speed of construction. In addition to walk-ins coolers and freezers, insulated panels can be applied in the various locations of a warehouse or retail store including:
- Offices
- Pharmacy
- Hearing Center
- Equipment Rooms
- Parapet/Soffit Walls
Insulated panel systems are an alternative method to traditional building materials. Utilizing insulated panels in these areas of the store or warehouse can help streamline the construction process.
Benefits of Incorporating Alternative Insulated Panel Systems Over Traditional Construction Methods
When it comes to the construction of a new retail store, managing the construction schedule is not for the faint of heart. For a retailer, the objective is to get the store open on time.
Often, delays occur because of the reliance on multiple trades who have a dependency on a prior event. The key benefit of incorporating insulated panel systems into some of these areas that have historically used traditional construction methods eliminates the need for multiple trades and reduces the construction time providing a greater chance of staying on schedule.
INSTAWALL™ by KPS Global provides a great solution for various applications as this building method offers an alternative to traditional 2×4 construction in interior areas of buildings, stores and warehouses.
Unconventional Panel Application: Chase Walls
Chase walls are a great example of how insulated panels can provide a more effective solution than traditional construction methods.
KPS Global found that a common concern among customers was the building materials in various prep rooms such as deli, meat and bakery. Customers were seeing yellowing and discoloration in these prep rooms due to the constant cleaning required.
KPS Global began using non-traditional panel applications such as insulated panels for chase walls in these areas. Unlike traditional construction methods, our chase walls provide a sanitary option with an overall cleaner look that upholds their value and aesthetics over time.
Food safety is a huge concern in prep rooms, finding a sanitary solution is a must. Using chase walls provides a much more sanitary and efficient option compared to traditional sheetrock and FRP that is more susceptible to moisture, while also providing a cleaner look.
Conclusion
Insulated panels can be used in applications beyond walk-in coolers and freezers that provide a faster and more effective solution than traditional construction methods. Chase walls are just one example of the many different solutions panels provide to traditional construction methods.
At KPS Global, we offer our customers innovative solutions to make their business more effective and efficient. KPS Global experts can help you find the right type of solution.
Contact a KPS Global expert to ask about using custom insulated panels as an alternative to traditional construction methods.
