Sip Panel Roof Construction

Build for the future with extreme s structural insulated panels sips the high thermal values and strength properties of extreme s sips are highly beneficial for roof construction.

Sip panel roof construction.

The structural insulated panel association sipa is a non profit trade association representing manufacturers suppliers dealer distributors design professionals and builders committed to providing quality structural insulated panels for all segments of the construction industry. To help you get the most satisfaction from your sip experience the structural insulated panel association has put together this list of tips and suggestions so you ll get the best performance from your sips. Typically composed of a layer of eps expanded polystyrene xps extruded polystyrene or polyurethane foam sandwiched between oriented strand board panels sips can provide r values for walls floors and roofs ranging from 14 to 58 depending on panel thickness and composition. You can order pre cut panels that arrive on site ready to set in place.

This practice is not a requirement for sip buildings but an extra measure to improve the durability and moisture resistance of the building. Some building science experts recommend venting the roof by providing an air space between the sip roof panels and the roofing material known as a cold roof. Foam thickness correlates to r value. In this video all of the sip walls and roof are ins.

It has finally happened. Sips are high performance building panels for floors walls and roofs in residential and commercial buildings. Sips also are manufactured to spec which means there s. Combines framing insulation and sheathing for exceptionally short construction time.

Matt melton lives in central washington state in a 3 year old house with a roof made of structural insulated panels sips that are 12 1 4 inches thick. The power of simplicity. Structural insulated panel dos don ts. More energy efficient than conventional construction.

Sip 134 continuous panel at trusssip 134a continuous panel at dimensional lumbersip 134b continuous panel at steel joistsip 138b surface spline at steel membersip 135 sip roof fastening pattern 12 o c sip 135a sip roof fastening pattern 8 o c sip 135b sip roof fastening pattern 6 o c sip 133a surface spline at dimensional lumbersip 133b surface spline at steel joist. The construction of our house built from structural insulated panels has begun.