Browse Forums What's New Use of Structural Insulated Panels 76Aug 17, 2012 12:01 pm PPA 30/6/12, Land 28/06/12, Contract 7/9/12, Valuation 11/9/12, Prestart 13/9/12, Settlement 18/10/12, Building Permit Issued 18/10/12, Footings 30/10/11, Slab 31/10/11 Re: Use of Structural Insulated Panels 78Aug 21, 2012 2:14 am Steel, We ran our cables behind the plasterboard which was battened out from the SIPs. I'm not a great fan of chases through the insulation ! Builda, Good to see a OSB-PU-OSB panel may come on the market, nothing but good reports from me after 5 years ! Chris, Nice one, look forward to seeing your build when I get there ! Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64997&start=40 Re: Use of Structural Insulated Panels 80Aug 25, 2012 6:36 pm 2 ways to do it here but it depends on local electrical regulations as to which is suitable. 1. A layer of plasterboard onto the SIP with gaps left for the cable drops then another continuous layer over the top - gives a more solid feel. 2. 25mm vertical roofing battens at 300mm centres and plasterboard over the top giving a nice clear cavity for the cabling. Hope this makes it clearer ! Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=64997&start=40 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 3267 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 31919 |