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Builder's Guide to SIPs
Both DIgital and Print versions of this publication are available. The cost is $45.00 plus shipping for the printed version of the book within the United States, Additional charges for shipping international may apply.
Description: 330-page building science manual for SIP construction covering foundation design, HVAC strategies, drainage planes, air sealing, window flashing, and more! Guide written by renowned building scientist Joseph Lstiburek. Packed with hundreds of detailed diagrams covering multiple applications.
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Building with SIPs: NEED TO KNOW
This document was created specifically for builders by the manufacturing members of the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA). It highlights important considerations during the construction phase of a structural insulated panel (SIP) structure. Decades of combined knowledge from SIPA manufacturers will help reduce the learning curve and leverage SIPs’ exceptional qualities to achieve the high-performance results owners expect when building with SIPs. The content provides a common industry platform for SIP construction. SIPA hopes to make your building process easier and more efficient. You can download the 20-page brochure for FREE or for $3.00 request a printed brochure mailed to you.
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Connection Details for SIPs (pdf)
21 detailed illustrations of SIP connections and joints used in various construction projects.
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Consumer Science and Engineering Brochure L-208 (pdf)
Free download of the popular SIPs explanation of benefits.
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Cut Labor Costs by 55% with SIPs
Data-packed brochure with charts comparing the labor costs of SIPs vs. traditional stickframe construction.
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What are SIPs?
Structural insulated panels are high-performance products used in exterior walls, roofs, and floors for residential and light commercial construction. SIPs are made by sandwiching a core of rigid foam insulation between two skins of structural sheathing, typically oriented strand board (OSB). SIPs build better houses.
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Designing with SIPs: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) provides this checklist sharing the manufacturing membership’s decades of combined knowledge to ensure the best experience and outcome for designers, builders, and owners of structural insulated panel (SIP) buildings. SIPA hopes to make your design-role easier and more efficient. You can download the 20-page brochure for FREE or request a printed and mailed brochure for $3.00.
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Do's and Don'ts for Handling SIPs
General Do's and Don'ts for Handling and Installing SIPs
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SIPs are simple to use. You can order pre-cut structural insulated panels that arrive onsite ready to set in place. Stand them up, fasten them properly, seal all the joints, and in a few days your new house is ready for finish work. To help you get the most satisfaction from your SIP experience, the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) has put together this list of tips and suggestions so you'll get the best performance from your SIPs.
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Product Guide to Structural Insulated Panels
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The PDF download is FREE, or Click on "Add to Cart" to have a printed copy mailed to you for $3.00.
A comprehensive overview of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). This 24-page brochure quantifies how SIPs save time and energy and includes design/construction considerations, load tables, and connection details.
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Retrofit Insulated Wall & Roof Panel Installation Guide
Project Purpose: Develop, demonstrate, and assess a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nailbase insulated panels (retrofit panels) for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feasible.
Technology: Retrofit panels consist of rigid foam insulation laminated to one face of a wood structural panel. The prefabricated panels are installed above the existing roof deck
during a re-roofing effort.
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SIP Design Best Practice 1 - High Performance SIP Building Envelope
This 24 page document is the first in a series of ten 'deep dive' companion publications to the Designing with SIPs: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS brochure authored by SIPA together with SIP industry's technical experts. This highly illustrated document focuses on aiding and educating builders and designers that are new to the SIPs world. These Best Practices will cover in-depth the key points from each of the ten design considerations summarized in the overview brochure released last year.
Learn how SIPs building science fundamentals address how to exceed building code thermal requirements, eliminate laborious external continuous insulation requirements, reduce HVAC loads via reduced air leakage with better IAQ, and eliminate poor insulation installation concerns.
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SIP Design Best Practice 3: SIP Structural Capabilities
This 14-page document is the third in a series of 10 "deep dive" companion publications to the Designing with SIPs: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS brochure authored by SIPA together with the SIP industry's technical experts.
Created specifically for design professionals by the manufacturing members of the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA), SIP DESIGN-BP3: SIP Structural Capabilities dives deeper and provides more background into each of the summarized topics presented in the Design with SIPs: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS overview which highlights important considerations during the design phase of a Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) structure.
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SIP Industry Production Survey -- 2019
Ten-page narrative report on SIP industry production levels in 2019 based on third-party research among all North American SIP manufacturers. The report includes industry totals, residential versus nonresidential usage, panel configuration, building types, panel components, geographic distribution and a list of all North American SIP manufacturing plants.
The 2019 SIP industry production survey will be emailed to you.
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SIP Solutions for Commercial Construction
How structural insulated panels solve typical problems in light commercial construction
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SIPs Q&A Brochure (pdf)
Q: What are structural insulated panels?
A: Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high-performance building panels used in floors, walls, and roofs for residential and light commercial buildings. The panels are typically made by sandwiching a core of rigid foam plastic insulation between two structural skins of oriented strand board (OSB). Other skin material can be used for specific purposes. SIPs are manufactured under factory controlled conditions and can be custom designed for each home. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective. Building with SIPs will save you time, money and labor.
Like what you see?...There's lots more in this six page free download pdf file.
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Strategies for Post-Hurricane Mississippi Housing
John C. Stennis Institute of Government researcher Judith Phillips explores SIPs as a viable option for rebuilding in the wake of hurricane Katrina and providing affordable housing to low-income residents. 16 pages.
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