Installers Guide to SIPs by Craig Norleen ©2007

Installers Guide to SIPs

Installers Guide to SIPs

Installers Guide to SIPs

Teton Science K-12, Jackson WY

12” SIP Roof, 120# Snow Loads

Passive Solar

Installers Guide to SIPs

What is a SIP?

Why Use SIPs?

SIP Manufacturing

Construction Use

Materials & Tools

Construction

Details

Installation

Overview

Building with Structural Insulated Panels

• It is a system which

incorporates rigid or

spray foam for

insulation surrounded

by two skin substrates

which provide

structural integrity.

• SIPs replace

conventional framing

What is a SIP?

Members of the Structural Insulated

Panel Association sets standards

www.sips.org

What is a SIP?

• Foam

– EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)

– Poly Isocyurenate

– Polyurethane

– XPS (Extruded Polystyrene)

• Substrates

– OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

– Plywood

– Others

Structural Insulated Panel

The SIP

manufacture

should have a

current ICC

Legacy Report

that documents

testing, fire

resistance and

load capacity

Why Use SIPs?

Consumer Benefits – Energy efficient, which means lower heating

and air conditioning costs

– Less outside noise

– Environmentally sound

– Nail or screw into the wall, wherever you

want. – Stronger, more rigid home to protect you

from wind and earthquake forces

– Few thermal breaks to allow air and

moisture infiltration

Why Use SIPs?

Builder Benefits – Faster construction time

– Reduced site waste

– Added strength

– Straight and stable walls and roof

– Panels are prefabricated – “Green” and “Energy Star” building

certifications

– Reduced crew size and skill

Fabrication

– CNC Router

– By Hand

– In field

Manufacturing

Electrical

Chases

Manufacturing

Construction Types

Residential

Construction Types

Commercial

Construction Types

Retail

Construction Types

Timber Frame

Construction Types

Multi - Family

Materials

Screws, SIP Tape and Panel Mastic

Materials

SIP Panels

Drawings

Panel Shop Drawings

SIP Tools

Nail or Staple Gun

SIP Tools

Foam, Truck Strap, Caulk Gun

SIP Tools

½ HP Drill Motor

SIP Tools

Panel Saw

SIP Tools

EPS Cutting Iron

SIP Equipment

Lifting Plates

SIP Equipment

Truck Crane

Construction Detail

Foam Spline

Construction Detail

I-Joist Spline

Construction Detail

Lumber Spline

Construction Detail

Wall-to-Wall

Connection

Construction Detail

Wall to

Foundation

Connection

Construction Detail

Roof to Wall

Connection

Construction Detail

Platform

Framing

Construction Detail

Ridge Cap Connection

Whole Wall

Construction Detail

Header Connection

Construction Detail

Installing by Hand

Installing by Crane

Flying in roof panels

SIP Delivery

Panels Arrive By Truck

Check BOM

Sort Panels

SIP Fab Table

Begin Panel Assembly

Size Splines

Fabricate Spline

SIP Mastic

Install Panel Mastic

Install Spline

Use Truck Strap

EcoDorm at Warren Wilson College

Fraternity House

Custom Residence

Unique Design Options

Clinton Methodist Church

Tewksbury Golf and Country Club

Custom Residence

Mountain Cabin

Restaurants and Fast Food

Timber Frame

Questions?