Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Description This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
Image This foundation/floor/SIP wall detail shows recommended support of SIP wall panel at the sill plate
Air Sealing Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Seams Description Guide describing how to correctly seal structural insulated panel (SIP) seams.
Image After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed Publication Date Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:00
Image This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams Publication Date Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:00
Image SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight Publication Date Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:00
Image All seams between structural insulated panels (SIPs) foamed and/or taped per manufacturer's instructions Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding
Image Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging. Publication Date Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00
Image 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 Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels Publication Date Wed, 11/14/2012 - 12:00
Image Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification Publication Date Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00
Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers Description Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
