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This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel

This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel

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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding

Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding

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An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams

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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls

SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls

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A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams

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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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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

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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Air Sealing Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Seams

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Guide describing how to correctly seal structural insulated panel (SIP) seams.

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

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Guide describing how to construct homes with structural insulated panels.

Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers

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Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.