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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

How do you plumb around SIPs?

Plumbing is not usually placed in exterior walls, but rather through the floor into the bottom of cabinets. Where exterior wall vent-pipes are necessary, chases can be formed in the foam cores. Island or loop vents are also common practices and can be found in the plumbing codes. Refer to the Installation Manual supplied with your Orders.
 

How are SIP structures wired?

Wiring a SIP building takes a little extra planning prior to construction. SIPs are designed with a conduit chase and electrical boxes in the foam according to the structure's plan and "blueprints."
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Are SIP structures too tight for good indoor health?

No. Research indicates that the best way to provide a building (such as a home or office) with good indoor air quality requires two essential steps.
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Does the insulation lose R-value over time?

No. Structural Insulated Panels contain a polyurethane foam formulation that stabilizes at a relatively high R-value (about R-7 per inch of thickness) once it is placed in a building's wall, floor, or ceiling system. The R-value of a fully cured polyurethane panel is about two-and-half times higher than that of a fiberglass-insulated stud wall.
 

Are the SIPs high efficiency claims valid?

Yes. Four key factors make the average SIP building very energy-efficient.
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HUD assisted in an effort to include SIPs in the model residential building codes. This effort was similar to HUD’s earlier support of insulating concrete forms and light-gauge steel framing code development. As a result, SIPs can be used more easily in residential construction.