BASC Search | Building America Solution Center

Publication Date

Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00

Structural insulated panels provide a continuous layer of insulation sandwiched between two continuous layers of OSB for thermal protection and sturdy construction.

These graphite-enhanced structural insulated panels come to the job site pre-cut and ready for quick assembly into an airtight, continuously insulated structure.

Air Sealing Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Seams

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

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

A book about structurally insulated panels.

Right – Strips of SIP panels are used to sheath and insulate the rim joists.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00

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

Test results used by multiple structural insulated panel manufacturers confirming a one-hour fire rating for specific SIP assemblies.

Right – An insulated spline reduces heat transfer at the SIP panel joints.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00

Right – Structural insulated panels are quickly assembled on site for this SIP house.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00

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

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00

Right – Graphite enhanced EPS fills these SIP panels, providing additional insulation value.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00

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

Publication Date

Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:00

Insulated splines consisting of boards layered with rigid foam minimize energy loss at joints between the SIP wall panels.

Right – A mall crew with a crane can assemble a home of structural insulated panels (SIPs) in just a few days.

Publication Date

Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00

All seams between structural insulated panels (SIPs) foamed and/or taped per manufacturer's instructions

Publication Date

Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Extra-wide air sealing tape seals seam where the structural insulated panels (SIPs) that form the roof and walls meet.

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.

Joints between SIP panels can be connected with solid lumber splines or SIP panel pieces. SIP panel pieces help to ensure a continuous layer of insulation across the building shell.

Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.

Designing with SIPs: Design Considerations

Author(s)

Structural Insulated Panel Association

Organization(s)

SIPA

Publication Date

July, 2020

Guide informing architects and engineers about designing buildings to be constructed with structural insulated panels.

Building with SIPs: Need to Know

Author(s)

Structural Insulated Panel Association

Organization(s)

SIPA

Publication Date

July, 2020

Guide informing builders and developers about efficient building practice for constructing homes with structural insulated panels.

Connection of roof truss to wall panel

DWG

PDF

High Performance Builder Spotlight: Scott Homes Inc.

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

January, 2011

Case study describing a new home construction project in the marine climate.

Connection of two SIP wall panels at a corner

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

January, 2011

Case study describing a new home construction project in the marine climate.

Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP roof panel with a foam ridge cap

Author(s)

SIPschool

Organization(s)

SIPschool

Video from SIPschool on sealing joints using SIP panels.

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

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

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

Author(s)

Structural Insulate Panel Association

Organization(s)

SIPA

Publication Date

January, 2021

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).

Suwanee River Administration Building

Author(s)

Building Science Corporation

Organization(s)

BSC

Publication Date

November, 2006

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

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

Case study describing whole house building techniques in the hot-dry climate.