The Wood Products Council is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. INTRODUCTION TO SIPATO AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY www.epsbuildings.com This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. Learning Objectives Copyright Materials This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the speaker is prohibited. At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the basic principles of SIP construction 2. Understand the energy and sustainability of using S 3. See the variety of applications in which SIPs can be utilized 4. Evaluate the use of SIPs on a project in the relation to construction detailing and cost The Wood Products Council 2013
1. What are SIPare SIP s 2. SIP Advantages INTRO. TO SIPS 3. SIP Applications i 4. 2012 Energy Code 5. Why? And Why Not SIP anatomy ato Insulating foam core Structural facings What are SIPs? are Insulating foam core Structural adhesive Structural adhesive OSB structural facings Compatibility with Other Systems Prefabricated building building system Walls, roofs and floors and floors Code compliant anywhere in U.S. US Residential and light commercial Thicknesses correspond with dimensional correspond dimensional lumber Structurally self sufficient or curtain wall sufficient curtain applications Seamless with wood frame construction i Steel, ICFs, logs, Timber frame, panelized anything!
Code ComplianceCompliance If you can build it with stick, you can build it it it with SIP May require approval of licensed engineer in approval of licensed engineer in some jurisdictions SIP manufacturers and distributors often assist di ib f i in engineering approval Code compliant Other standards currently in development PANEL OPTIONS EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE (1#) CLOSED CELL NO INTERIOR VAPOR BARRIER BORATE TREATED EXTRUDED (blue, yellow, 2#) OSB SKINSSKINS PLYWOOD SKINS VARIOUS SKIN THICKNESSSKIN APPLIED COVERINGS (frp,aluminum) SIP Construction 7/16 th OSB skins Double Top Plate Single Bottom Plate R 18 (4 ½ ) with 3 5/8 EPS Foam Core R 26 (6 ½ ) with 5 5/8 EPS Foam Core 5/8 R 33 (8 ¼ ) with 7 3/8 EPS Foam Core CNC Tooling Materials Optimized NO OFF GASSING HEALTHY SIDE FORMALDYHYDE FREE LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT O OO HEALTHIER CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
SPLINES PANEL DETAILS AND CONNECTIONS SPLINES
STANDARD Openings can be cut within cut panels, at panel edges, etc. The foam core is recessed 1½ at the edges of openings to accept 2x framing SIP can serve as the header in many cases. Structural headers can also be added, also added, when necessary PANELS PAST 2 STORY APPLICATION Panels past on ICF
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SIP SCREWS SIP Screws go through the panels, into structure structure Thread Point for Wood Light Drill Point for Metal/Light Gauge Heavy Drill Point for Steel/Iron Sheer Brackets TDX SIP DETAILS Foam Everything Panel Joints Windows/Doors Plumbing Stacks Chimneys
Labor Waste disposal Smaller HVAC Cost Savings Less skilled labor needed Trim installation Drywall installation Speed of Construction Speed of Construction Labor savings 8 x 24 panels Labor savings dormers and preassembly
COST PANELS IN MOST CASES WILL COST MORE COST MORE MORE COMPLEX MORE COMPETITIVE 2% 10% MORE VS. LUMBER PACKAGE SAVINGS IN EFFICIENCY MAY OFFSET UPSELL UPGRADE ON TOPS, FLOORING ETC. ETC (CHANGEABLE ITEMS, FORGET ABOUT CORE) Economics of SIPsof What are you comparing it to? are it to? What will be required to reach low level of air to reach low level of air infiltration? Eliminating thermal bridging? thermal Complexity of project Timeframe Material Efficiency OSB=efficient use of raw materials Factory production yields higher material efficiency Scrap recycled Foam insulation efficient use of materials/energy
PLANS TO PRODUCTION PRODUCTION PLANS No need to change plans Quote from sketches Shop drawings from architectural We do not do structural, we make panels to td t t l t accommodate loads etc. Stamped engineered plansengineered plans Lead time 4 weeks + (includes shop drawings) Shop Drawings Order Process Shop drawings reviewed by: Architect Builder Homeowner Code official
Fabrication: Order Process CAD converts directly to CNC fabrication Ready to assemble packages with lumber, headers, accessories SIPs arrive at jobsite at Order Process PLANNING HELPS EVERYBODY EVERYBODY ELECTRICAL BASICS Door buck left out for electrical access Route foam behind buck for wire raceway
ELECTRICAL BASICS ELECTRICAL BASICS Green Building Program Applications Green Building Program Applications SIPs can help you achieve the highest levels in all green b ildi building programs such as LEED, LEED for Homes, NAHB Green h f Building Program, Earth Craft and other state green building p g programs SIPs cut down on job site waste Very low HERS index which helps you achieve more points in most green building programs 2012 BUILDING CODE 2012 BUILDING CODE Code Reports CODE RͲ21 SIDEWALL INSULATION CONTINUOS INSULATION MANDATORY BLOWER DOOR TESTING 3 ACH OR LESS SIP CONSTRUCTION SIP CONSTRUCTION RͲ26 6 PANEL SIP SS GIVE THAT STANDARD GIVE THAT STANDARD SIP EASILY ACHIEVED WITH CURRENT BUILDINGS STANDARD SIPS CONST. 2 OR LESS OR LESS
SIP Benefits: Green Resource efficiency OSB From renewable, sustainable resource Foam cores Little petroleum used to produce Non CFC blowing agent used Waste minimization Job site Recycling Energy efficiency 50% less energy SIP Benefits: Save Time and Labor Save and Field labor reducedlabor reduced Minimal framing needed Precut window openings i Always straight and true walls Subs work finished faster Uniform nailing surfacenailing Electrical chases provided RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS
RESIDENTIAL SENIOR LIVING MULTI-UNIT
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RECAP SIP Construction Animation EFFICIENT PRE ENGINEERED HEALTHIER BETTER THAN CODE IT S WHAT S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS BETTER RETURN ON INVESTMENTRETURN
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