GBA Logo horizontal Facebook LinkedIn Email Pinterest Twitter Instagram YouTube Icon Navigation Search Icon Main Search Icon Video Play Icon Plus Icon Minus Icon 图片icon Hamburger Icon Close Icon Sorted
Detail Library

SIP Inserting Splines into End Wall

Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) can create a strong, well-insulated, airtight, building envelope. They can, however, be unforgiving when it comes to moisture management. Most SIP dry slowly if or when they get wet, so back-vented claddings, robust flashing details, meticulous sealing of penetrations, and effective spot/whole house ventilation are all essential.

Detail Caption:

Install plywood splines into end wall panels after panels have been laid out in position. Note how the beads of adhesive are applied to the long wall (where the wall will contact the end of the wall) prior to standing up the end wall.

For more information on SIPs, see the Green Building Encyclopedia

For more information on SIP manufacturers

NOTE:The GBA SIP details consist of 90 pdfs. Currently, the details are not available as dwg files. These 90 details are copyrighted by Green Mountain Panel and included in the GBA Construction Detail Library with express permission from Green Mountain Panel. All of the SIP Details were drawn by Steve Baczek and reviewed by Peter Yost for Green Mountain Panel, the same team that developed all of the other GBA details.

To see the SIP details with the step-by-step installation procedures, download theGreen Mountain Panel Installation Manual.

GBA Prime

This article is only available to GBA Prime Members

Sign up for a free trial and get instant access to this article as well as GBA’s complete library of premium articles and construction details.

Start Free Trial

Related

Community

Recent Questions and Replies

  • |
  • |
  • |
  • |