New to our inventory! Four used presses, for sale and ready for shipment. Custom manufactured in 1994 and have been in operation ever since. These 4' x 9' presses can press any type of foam core panel with any skin. The picture above showing setup is provided for clarity. These two presses were part of the original... Continue Reading →
In recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week I thought I’d offer the SIP perspective on building a structure that can withstand much of what Mother Nature can dish out. SIPs have a notable history of surviving direct hits from the devastating winds of a hurricane while their traditionally framed neighboring structures often shatter into sticks. I have […]
As the HERS rater set up his equipment he explained to the audience, including the homeowner and the GC, what he was doing. The homeowner was interested because the test had been included as a way to confirm good workmanship and the future benefit of energy savings. The GC was interested because this was his […]
Conversations with those new to SIPs inevitably turn to concerns and questions on how to run electrical through structural insulated panels. Most assume that the solid core of a SIP thwarts the efforts of your electrician to efficiently run wires through walls and roof. In actuality, with a bit of preplanning and knowledgeable SIP installers,... Continue Reading →
SIPschool’s Al Cobb will be presenting a one day workshop at the upcoming Timber Framers Guild Conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Join him on Thursday, October 29 for “Wrapping the Perfect Frame with the Perfect Envelope”. Cost is $175 per person for the all-day event, which will include discussions on the following SIP design ... Continue Reading →
The following question was in my Inbox this morning. Does SIPA have any contacts in the "HVAC world" regarding proper sizing of HVAC equipment for SIP homes? At the 2015 Annual Meeting the Structural Insulated Panel Association announced that SIPA had entered into a buying agreement with the folks at NORESCO, LLC to offer discounts... Continue Reading →
SIPs have a good track record with the Passive House community and the reason is obvious. A structural insulated panel envelope (if installed properly) is very tight, and it is this inherent tightness that allows builders to meet the airtightness requirements of Passive House. I often hear about builders' and designers' concerns over meeting this strict requirement. A... Continue Reading →
I often find interesting content on RESNET's Facebook page and today was no exception. With the hashtag #howlowcanyougo, followers were prompted to enter noteworthy HERS scores. The question is a great one and engages people in the discussion of energy efficiency, or does it? As I have discussed in a previous post "Real Energy Efficiency... Continue Reading →
Saturday’s Cozy Cottage Workshop was standing room only, with attendees traveling as much as six hours to be here at SIPschool. Our outline for the three hour session was centered on two main topics: Structural Insulated Panels, and building very small structures. Also of great interest was the “wheels vs foundation” debate, sparking discussions on... Continue Reading →
In recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week I thought I'd offer the SIP perspective on building a structure that can withstand much of what Mother Nature can dish out. SIPs have a notable history of surviving direct hits from the devastating winds of a hurricane while their traditionally framed neighboring structures often shatter into sticks. I have... Continue Reading →
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