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Equivalency of SIP Walls to Light Frame Wood Construction Subjected to Seismic Loading

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Article in the SIPA Technical Bulletin (No. 11) comparing the earthquake resistance of light-frame wood shear wall construction to residential construction with structural insulated panels (SIPS).

How to Prevent Roof Damage from Winter Ice Buildup

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Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.

High-Thermal-Mass Construction

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Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.

Tape horizontal joint with minimum 3" wide tape placing tape offset high on the joint, adhearing to the upper sheet without wrinkles

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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, Oregon

Case Study

Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.

How To: Mounting Solar on Sips

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A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, Florida

Case Study

Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in Florida.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.

Good water management practices like sloping grade away from house, and installing gutters, perimeter drain pipe, a capillary break, and free-draining soils or drainage mat protect the foundation from water saturation.

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Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is attached to the existing exterior wall with vertical wood furring strips

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Wrong – Roof underlayment is not fully adhered and roof deck seams are not sealed so roof is susceptible to high-wind events

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: Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events

Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.

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Equivalency of SIP Walls to Light Frame Wood Construction Subjected to Seismic Loading

How to Prevent Roof Damage from Winter Ice Buildup

High-Thermal-Mass Construction

Tape horizontal joint with minimum 3" wide tape placing tape offset high on the joint, adhearing to the upper sheet without wrinkles

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, Oregon

How To: Mounting Solar on Sips

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, Florida

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

Good water management practices like sloping grade away from house, and installing gutters, perimeter drain pipe, a capillary break, and free-draining soils or drainage mat protect the foundation from water saturation.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program - Clark Residence

Flood-Resistant Pier, Pile, Post, and Column Foundations

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, Connecticut

Flood-Resistant Crawlspace Foundations

DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Weiss Building & Development, Custom Home, Downers Grove, Illinois

Retrofit Existing Crawl Space Foundations with Cripple Walls to Increase Seismic Resistance and Thermal Performance

Inspection of taped joint

Step 7. Install a vent hood on the pipe to keep out rain.

The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints

Provide flashing and sealing integrated with the air and water control layers for vents and other roof penetrations

Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is attached to the existing exterior wall with vertical wood furring strips

Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.

Step 8. Attach the new cladding to the furring strips over the rigid foam for the exterior wall retrofit.

Right – Furring strips provide a drainage gap between the rigid foam and the siding.

Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.

Wrong – Roof underlayment is not fully adhered and roof deck seams are not sealed so roof is susceptible to high-wind events

Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events

Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events

Right – R-25 of open-cell spray foam lines this new home’s attic ceiling, to protect HVAC ducts from heat and cold.

Right - Open-cell polyurethane spray foam to R-28 on underside of roof turns new attic into conditioned space for HVAC.

Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.