Structural Insulated Panel
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SIP: Checking Foundation Square
There are many types of prefabricated structurally insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Band Panel Placement
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Securing Floor Joists to Band Panels
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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Technologies Take Priority
A new build incorporates an advanced HVAC system and smart-home devices to maximize energy-efficiency and occupant comfort
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Is This SIP Roof In Trouble?
A roof made of structural insulated panels develops ice dams and shows signs of water leaks. Now what?
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Repairing a SIP Roof
Air leaks in the seams between structural insulated panels caused extensive OSB rot in this cold-climate scenario
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A Kit House for the 21st Century
A Maine company has developed a prototype building insulated with curved structural foam panels
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How to Install Rigid Foam on Top of Roof Sheathing
This type of insulated roof assembly limits thermal bridging through rafters
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Attaching SIPs to Structural 2×6 Studs
The 14-inch-thick walls at the Potwine Passivhaus were built by attaching SIPs to load-bearing 2×6 walls
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Passivhaus Design in Minnesota
Is Passivhaus certification so important that it justifies building an R-80 wall?