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SIPs Systems,
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panels depending upon the individual customer needs.
These lude:
Basements
SIPs Systems' basement panels
are 11 1/4' thick with the exterior side sheathed
with 3/4" exterior grade treated plywood. The
basement panels are engineered to withstand the
hydrostatic pressure of 8' of wet clay, what many
consider a "worst case" building scenario. The
exterior sheathing is then wrapped in the field with
SIPs supplied DELTA MS
water-barrier. SIPs basement
panels are 109 1/2" in height and are typically
double top-plated. The Dietrich "Trade Ready" steel
floor construction is constructed within the
basement wall structure. The result is stronger
construction, 8' finished ceiling height in the
basement and minimal heat loss through the "band"
joist.
Crawl Space
SIPs Systems' crawl space
panels are 7 1/4" thick with the exterior sheathed
in 1/2" exterior grade plywood. DELTA MS
water-barrier is used to cover the exterior. The
Dietrich "Trade Ready" steel floor system is
constructed within the crawl space wall structure
resulting in stronger construction. Crawl space
panel heights vary by the job but are typically 3'
to 4'.
Shallow Footer
SIPs Systems was one of the
first providers of a panelized system for a
frost-protected shallow footers when such footers
were first allowed in CABO 1995. This type of
footer allows for a significantly shallower footer
than is normally called for because of the
insulating qualities of the footer construction.
Call one of our specialists to determine if this is
appropriate for your situation.
Other Foundations
SIPs Systems' upper-level
panels are compatible with other foundation types
such as concrete block walls, pre-cast concrete or
poured-in-place concrete walls.
Water Barrier
SIPs Systems, . below grade
foundation panels are compatible with most types of
water-barrier materials. One of the ones we’ve found
to be most effective is the DELTA MS water-barrier
by Cosella-Dorken, which is supplied with all
SIPs basement panels.
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Advantages |
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Disadvantages |
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SIPs
Systems |
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Highest R- Value.
Fast Panelized walls.
Not weather dependent.
Low installed cost.
No settling or cracking. |
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Higher brick facing installation costs.
Not designed for mid-hillside installation. |
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Poured Concrete |
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Lowest Installed Cost
Broad range of wall sizes and strengths. |
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Subject to cracks, voids and
settling.
Subject to dampness and leakage.
Poor R-value without additional insulation.
Weather dependent during installation. |
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Concrete Block |
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Lower Installed Cost
Broad range of wall sizes and strengths. |
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Subject to dampness and leakage.
Poor R-value without additional insulation.
Weather dependent during installation. |
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Insulated Concrete
Forms(ICFs) |
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Commodity product.
Broad range of wall sizes and strengths.
Less subject to cracks and leakage than other concrete
methods.
Electrical wiring must be in conduit. |
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Subject to cold joints.
Highest installed cost.
Moderate R- Value.
Weather dependent during installation. |
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Pre-Cast Concrete Walls |
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Not weather dependent during installation.
Faster installation because it's panelized.
No settling or cracking. |
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Unable to set joist into foundation box for energy
efficiency.
Higher installed cost.
Poor R-value without additional insulation. |
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Other SIPs Systems |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Steel Framing |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Wood Framing |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Standard SIPs Systems'
exterior wall panels are 7 1/4"thick. Other thickness
sizes are available specific to an individual customer
needs. All window and door openings, and associated
headers, are built into the SIPs
panels at the factory. Further, an electrical chase is
factory routed into each wall panel.
In most cases it is not necessary to use exterior
sheathing, however, all panels should be wrapped in the
field with house wrap as a good building practice.
Wall panels are custom made specific to each structure's
architectural plans. Lengths may vary from 3" to 40' or
more, and while panel heights of 8', 9', and 10' are
standard, SIPs will build wall
heights of any size to suit your needs. Curved walls are
also available as part of our standard panel offering.
All types of exterior finishes; aluminum siding, brick,
cedar shake, metal siding, stone, stucco, vinyl or wood
siding are compatible with the SIPs
panelized wall system.
Gable Panels
Typically SIPs gable wall panels
are the same thickness as the exterior walls below them.
All necessary structural support for roof load beams,
and any openings are orporated into them.
Common Wall Panels
Common wall between units in multi-family housing are
another example of where SIPs's
panelized building system can meet your specific design
needs and save you time and money.
Tilt-Up Panels
Primarily used in constructing commercial buildings
SIPs's tilt-up wall panels are
constructed in the same manner as their other wall
panels. However, for these panels an 8' width is
standard and heights to 26' available.
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SIPs
Systems |
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Highest R- Value. Fast Panelized walls.
Not weather dependent.
Low installed cost.
Most flexible method. |
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Newer system. |
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Wood Framing |
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Known historical costs.
Known techniques.
Can be panelized. |
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Subject to price swings.
Labor intensive.
Quality suspect as wood shrinks and warps.
Must be combined with lower R- value insulation in
secondary installation. |
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Steel Framing |
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Comparable cost to wood.
Higher quality than wood.Can be panelized. |
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Lack of experienced framers. Labor intensive.
Greater thermal transfer.
Must be combined with lower R- value insulation in
secondary installation. |
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Insulated Concrete Forms
(ICFs) |
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Commodity product. Broad range of wall sizes and
strengths.
Strength.
Electrical wiring must be in
conduit. |
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Subject to cold joints.
Highest installed cost.
Moderate R- Value.Weather dependent during
installation. |
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Other SIPs Systems |
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Higher R-Values. Insulation luded.
Faster installation because
it's panelized. |
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Labor intensive. Not easily changed in field.
Higher installed cost. |
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Concrete Block |
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Broad range of wall sizes and strengths. |
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High installed costs. Slowest construction method.
Poor R-value without additional insulation.
Weather dependent during installation.
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Poured Concrete |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Pre-Cast Concrete Walls |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Roof panels by SIPs Systems, .
are 4’ wide and 12” thick and up to 36’ long. They
are supported by ridge and purlin (mid-span) glue
laminated beams. Alternatively steel beams, bar joists,
or tube steel may be used depending upon the clear spans
required by your architectural design. Gable, Hip,
Mansard, Arched and Flat roofs can all be constructed
using SIPs Systems’ roof panels.
By design all SIPs Systems’ roofs are
vaulted in the interior. The vaulted area can be left
vaulted and showcase the expansiveness of your rooms or
a floor can be constructed within to create a loft area
thereby reasing square footage of living space within
the same sized envelope.
Skylights and dormers are easily orporated into
SIPs roofs.
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SIPs
Systems |
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Highest R- Value. Insulation luded.
Faster installation because it's panelized.
Vaulted ceilings standard.
Low installed cost.
Most flexible method. |
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Newer system. |
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Wood Framing |
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Known historical costs. Known techniques.
Trusses can be pre-made. |
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Subject to price swings. Labor intensive.
Vaulted ceilings at extra cost.
Must be combined with lower R- value insulation in
secondary installation. |
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Steel Framing |
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Comparable cost to wood. Higher quality than wood. |
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Lack of experienced framers. Labor intensive.
Greater thermal transfer.
Must be combined with lower R- value insulation in
secondary installation.
Vaulted ceilings at extra cost. |
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Other SIPs Systems |
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Higher R-Values.
Insulation luded.Faster installation because it's
panelized.
Sheathing luded. |
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Labor intensive. Not easily changed in field.
De-lamination problems.
Higher installed cost. |
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Poured Concrete |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Concrete Block |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Pre-Cast Concrete Walls |
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None. |
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Does not compete. |
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Insulated Concrete Forms
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None. |
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Does not compete. |