Sip Roof Construction

Structural insulated panels make construction go quickly but detailing to prevent air and water leaks is key particularly on roof assemblies.

Sip roof construction.

Extreme s pre insulated sips offer an option for a high performance roof framing solution that is 15 times tighter than conventional construction practices making it easier to control indoor air environment. Typically composed of a layer of eps expanded polystyrene xps extruded polystyrene or polyurethane foam sandwiched between oriented strand board panels sips can provide r values for walls floors and roofs ranging from 14 to 58 depending on panel thickness and composition. These blank panels start their life in a 1 2m wide format and come in various standardised heights from 2 4m to 7 45m. Structural insulated panels or sips are pieces of insulation bonded on each side to typically two skins of oriented strand board osb.

The best way to take advantage of sips inherent benefits is to design a cathedral ceiling into a building with a pitched roof. Pre cut sips on our cnc machine ensure accuracy and proper fit to your design. Using a sip roof system in conjunction with sip walls will offer much more energy efficiency than using sip wall alone or a sip roof alone. Matt melton lives in central washington state in a 3 year old house with a roof made of structural insulated panels sips that are 12 1 4 inches thick.

While sips may cost more initially sip construction provides benefits that impact the entire cost of ownership for the life of the structure.