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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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Connection of roof truss to wall panel

Connection of roof truss to wall panel

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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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Connection of two SIP wall panels at a corner

Connection of two SIP wall panels at a corner

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SIP roof panel detailing at eaves with an angled fascia

SIP roof panel detailing at eaves with an angled fascia

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

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

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Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge

Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a beveled SIP wall panel

Connection of a SIP roof panel to a beveled SIP wall panel

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Connection of the first floor and second floor wall panels with a hanging floor

Connection of the first floor and second floor wall panels with a hanging floor

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Connection of concrete foundation to SIP wall panel

Connection of concrete foundation to SIP wall panel

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SIP panel door and wall framing

SIP panel door and wall framing

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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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Connection of SIP wall panels with dimensional lumber splines

Connection of SIP wall panels with dimensional lumber splines

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Connection of SIP wall panels with block splines

Connection of SIP wall panels with block splines

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Connection of a concrete foundation wall to SIP wall panel with a sill plate and floor joist

Connection of a concrete foundation wall to SIP wall panel with a sill plate and floor joist

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Connection of foundation wall to rim joist to SIP wall panel

Connection of foundation wall to rim joist to SIP wall panel

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP wall panel with a wedge infill piece

Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP wall panel with a wedge infill piece

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a vertical fascia and soffit board

SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with an angled fascia and soffit board

SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with an angled fascia and soffit board

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Connection of first and second floor SIP wall panels with a floor joist in between

Connection of first and second floor SIP wall panels with a floor joist in between

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a framed overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a framed overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a short overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a short overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

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Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge with support for roof cantilever overhang

Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge with support for roof cantilever overhang

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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).

Suwanee River Administration Building

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

The New American Home 2004 Las Vegas, Nevada

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