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Building Science Corporation used convection to help cool this structural insulated panel (SIP) cottage in Georgia.

Building Science Corporation used convection to help cool this structural insulated panel (SIP) cottage in Georgia.

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Suwanee River Administration Building

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Building America Special Research Project - High-R Walls Case Study Analysis, RR-0903

Reference

Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

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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Builders Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for all Climates

Reference

A book about structurally insulated panels.

Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Reference

Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).

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

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After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed

After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed

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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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Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers

Guide

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

Air Sealing Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Seams

Guide

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