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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Listing Information of SIPA - Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), SPEC ID: 32805

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

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).

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

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Right – A double bead of sealant seals the seams between the SIP panel and spline.

Right – A double bead of sealant seals the seams between the SIP panel and spline.

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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 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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SIP walls do not require interior walls or trusses for support, providing for open interiors.

SIP walls do not require interior walls or trusses for support, providing for open interiors.

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

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

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SIP wall and roof panels can be sealed at all seams with a tenacious air sealing tape.

SIP wall and roof panels can be sealed at all seams with a tenacious air sealing tape.

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Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams

Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams

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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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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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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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Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight

Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight

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Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam

Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam

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SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.

SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding

Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding

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

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

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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

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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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