I have had two SIP homes and they are super insulated. You do need to provide for proper air exchange and that should be part of your HVAC system. Do not go with just a standard HVAC system that they install on a normal home. You need an air exchanger. When done right it is hard to beat SIP panels.
Are there any government studies that show that these structures are stronger than convention stick frame buildings? I also am curious to know if there have been any studies indicating that this kind of structure provides better insulating factors over fiberglass insulation.
how does moisture vapor escape these houses? It used to be the ceiling. I really love the super insulated walls that are 80% R-2 glass. Saving alot with that wall.
3G Green This looks old. Insulspan for example stopped making Insuldeck T&G Applied Panels at least 10 years ago. I set the last job that they did with them down in Lubbock Texas. This is another company looking at the sealing details. Most panels today use a seal tape on the seams that is impossible to apply with T&G preapplied. But yes, with the new energy codes for michigan this panel would be too thin you would think, however 8" in not that uncommon. System performance can be used to outweigh sectional R-Value. Meaning if an Energy Audit can be performed to show the insulation is sufficient to have the same performance as a stick built with R-38 or R-44 batt insulation it can pass. That said I just put up a house in New Era Michigan this march that had 12" panels on the roof.
@donsjuand What about spring and fall when they don't run? Imagine weeks of rain and 70 degree weather with zero moisture escaping, there are many examples of this stuff rotting away and molding up.
@kermitefrog64 The manufacturers conduct protest tests themselves for just that purpose. Or, they hire a 3rd party to do it. Depends on the thickness, the thermal properties of the EPS or poly insulation used within the OSB.
wow..no osha there with the dangerous slings and belts and fasteners to trip and work around.....only your own responsibility...thats rare around here..or...illegal.
Where did you get your sip panels with T&G already installed underneath.
I have had two SIP homes and they are super insulated. You do need to provide for proper air exchange and that should be part of your HVAC system. Do not go with just a standard HVAC system that they install on a normal home. You need an air exchanger. When done right it is hard to beat SIP panels.
Did those SIP's have 1x pine on the underside? If so where were they purchased?
Are there any government studies that show that these structures are stronger than convention stick frame buildings? I also am curious to know if there have been any studies indicating that this kind of structure provides better insulating factors over fiberglass insulation.
how does moisture vapor escape these houses? It used to be the ceiling. I really love the super insulated walls that are 80% R-2 glass. Saving alot with that wall.
Isn't this about 1/2 the r-value that you need in MI?
3G Green This looks old. Insulspan for example stopped making Insuldeck T&G Applied Panels at least 10 years ago. I set the last job that they did with them down in Lubbock Texas. This is another company looking at the sealing details. Most panels today use a seal tape on the seams that is impossible to apply with T&G preapplied.
But yes, with the new energy codes for michigan this panel would be too thin you would think, however 8" in not that uncommon. System performance can be used to outweigh sectional R-Value. Meaning if an Energy Audit can be performed to show the insulation is sufficient to have the same performance as a stick built with R-38 or R-44 batt insulation it can pass.
That said I just put up a house in New Era Michigan this march that had 12" panels on the roof.
@@Seeker64 What was the r value on the 12" panels?
@@JuanCarlos-fu4pp
Total Panel thickness 12-1/4"
EPS Foam 11-3/8"
With OSB Spline R-45.4
With 2x Lumber R-40.8
@donsjuand What about spring and fall when they don't run? Imagine weeks of rain and 70 degree weather with zero moisture escaping, there are many examples of this stuff rotting away and molding up.
I thought about that for my own home and would likely use a latched vent or windows, but I'm not that far along yet.
After more research, an ERV or HRV is needed for ventilation/humidity.
@d1incharge Sounds like you'd need a humidity solution, regardless of building type.
I can't believe this school would publish videos with so many safety violations.
@kermitefrog64 The manufacturers conduct protest tests themselves for just that purpose. Or, they hire a 3rd party to do it. Depends on the thickness, the thermal properties of the EPS or poly insulation used within the OSB.
wow..no osha there with the dangerous slings and belts and fasteners to trip and work around.....only your own responsibility...thats rare around here..or...illegal.
hey ootsam sips have been made for 50 years.
@d1incharge Through the HVAC system.
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