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A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams
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A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams
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An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels
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An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams
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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.
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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding
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Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams
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Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity
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Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight
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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
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SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat
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The back dam of the window sill will force water out
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This foundation/floor/SIP wall detail shows recommended support of SIP wall panel at the sill plate
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This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel
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Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding
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Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam
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Walls are being assembled at this SIP house