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.
Preview Image Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Publication Date July, 2015 Description Video describing structural insulated panels.
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.
Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Author(s) Lukachko Alex Organization(s) Building Science Corporation, BSC Publication Date April, 2009 Description Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).
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 Structural insulated panels provide a continuous layer of insulation sandwiched between two continuous layers of OSB for thermal protection and sturdy construction.
Builders Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for all Climates Author(s) Lstiburek Joseph W Organization(s) Building Science Corporation, BSC Publication Date January, 2015 Description A book about structurally insulated panels.
Listing Information of SIPA - Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), SPEC ID: 32805 Author(s) Intertek, Structural Insulated Panel Association Organization(s) SIPA Publication Date March, 2021 Description Test results used by multiple structural insulated panel manufacturers confirming a one-hour fire rating for specific SIP assemblies.
Image An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Insulated splines consisting of boards layered with rigid foam minimize energy loss at joints between the SIP wall panels.
Image Structural insulated panels offer a continuous layer of thermal protection and draft resistance around the home and come from the factory precut for fast assembly.
High Performance Builder Spotlight: Scott Homes Inc. Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date January, 2011 Description Case study describing a new home construction project in the marine climate.
Preview Image Connection of a concrete foundation wall to SIP wall panel with a sill plate and floor joist CAD File DWG PDF Version PDF
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 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 After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed Publication Date Wed, 11/14/2012 - 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 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
The New American Home 2004 Las Vegas, Nevada Author(s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy Organization(s) DOE, NREL Publication Date December, 2003 Description Case study describing whole house building techniques in the hot-dry climate.