Browse Forums What's New Re: Use of Structural Insulated Panels 22Aug 26, 2011 11:13 pm Newtown rebuild: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=48977 Re: Use of Structural Insulated Panels 38Jan 11, 2012 4:57 pm Thanks for clarification. That was my understanding - so some of the panels calling themselves structural are in fact not - just fill in panels and the panel itself should be the structure without the need for any other framing? That too was my understanding, so with that qualifier, there would be only one or two panels that can really authentically be called SIPs? Re: Use of Structural Insulated Panels 39Jan 14, 2012 1:07 pm I'm pretty intrigued by SIP construction. I've been looking at the Bondor Insulwall and SolarSpan stuff but hadn't realised till I read this thread that they are not suitable for multilevel construction. I've started looking at the PanEco stuff that seems to get a good rap here. Speaking of wrap .... where is the vapour barrier in SIP construction? Am I at all justified in being worried about condensation on the internal walls given there doesn't seem to be one? Re: Use of Structural Insulated Panels 40Jan 14, 2012 1:22 pm Yes, the plywood sips do have a vapour barrier and you are rightly worried about condensation and long term mould. The vapour barrier is a vital component and should be supplied with the panels. Builders are people too.... Good questions but the best answer will be obtained by visiting (ie: interviewing) a couple of house designers and/or builders and ask them. You may find it challenging to… 2 3237 Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if… 3 31835 |