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SIPs

Structural Insulated Panels

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General SIP information

OSB-Styrofoam-OSB glued together.

Available in sizes to make 2X4 or 2x6 walls

Tubes available in the walls/ceiling for wiring

Up to 12” thickness.

Between panels there are “spacers” and glue to prevent air flow directly through the joints.

Comes in panels of various sizes.

Can be installed by crane or forklift.

Very low air leakage.

Quick to put up.

Make house very quiet

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SIP strength

Youtube video https://youtu.be/W0ur1bNMwbA shows huricane testing of a SIP panel.

Below is my my way of showing the strength of the SIPs. I have a spacer (8ft x 11 inches by 3 inches) about 1” above the ground. I had two people (400-600 lbs) stand on the middle of it. It did not touch the ground and did not break.

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SIP Installation.

Build by numbers

Might have to make minor changes to fit.

Numbers (circled in black) on each panel to tell you where to put it.

Red lines (with orange arrow)where the wiring channel

Holes where you open the panel to reach the wiring channels.

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SIP installation prints.