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 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 3234 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 31831 |