Tips For Working With Structural Insulated Panels Tips For Working With Structural Insulated Panels

SIPS are being used to construct homes, sheds

, schools, house extensions, garden homes, granny flats, and much more. They are very easy to work with and they have a very short learning curve. Even if you have very little construction experience it is possible to do most of the work of building a SIP structure on your own. However, you might need to bring in an expert for some of the skilled aspects of the job such as installing electrical and plumbing as these can be dangerous if not done by a professional.

With a little help, your structural insulated panel home will be completed in 40% less time than a traditionally build house. This means that you will save on labour time and costs and be living in your house quicker! If you will be building with structural insulated panels here are a few important things that you should know:

Make a Plan

Before starting your project you should always make a clear construction plan and make sure that everyone involved with the building process understands what it is. Not only will making this type of a plan help you budget for the project and determine how you will proceed, it will also help you ensure that all of the contractors are on the same page and that no confusing arises.

Protecting the Panels from Damage

During your building project you must make sure that the structural insulated panels are protected from damage so that they do not get wet. If you need to stack them on the building site they should be stacked off the ground and kept flat. Never stack them straight on the ground or they can become damaged. There is a risk that moisture from the ground can cause the edges of the bare panels to swell. This will affect the construction and the airtight qualities of the final structure and so it should be avoided as much as possible. Also when you are making the stacks, make sure that you will be using the panels on the top of the stacks first.

Ventilation

Because structural insulated panels are so completely airtight, you will likely need an air exchanger or a ventilation system. Make sure that you have the appropriate ventilation system for the project and that you know how to install it properly.

Plumbing

Before beginning construction you will also need to think about the plumbing of your property. The best way to do the plumbing on a structural insulated panel house is to put the plumbing on the interior, because plumbing lines on the outside would break up the thermal barrier. Make sure you get a professional to help you with this aspect of the construction.

These are just a few important things to remember when building a house from structural insulated panels. Good luck and have fun building your home sweet home!

by: James P Martin

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