PorterSIPs Structural Insulated Panels


General Specifications Code Listing by NTA Transverse Roof & Floor Panel Load Charts Transverse & Axial Wall Load Charts Racking Load Charts Header Load Charts Fire Ratings Energy Efficiency Commercial Applications Institutional Applications Residential Applications Transporting SIPs Lifting & Rigging SIP Recommended Tools Accessories Storing SIPs on Site SIP Panel Numbering Installing 1st & 2nd Panels Field Cutting SIPs Installing SIPs Headers Installing SIPs Sill Plates Drawing Panels Together SIPs Moisture Protection SIPs Temperature Warning SIPs Wiring Considerations SIPs Plumbing Considerations SIPs HVAC Considerations	FIRE TESTING STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS (SIP's) Numerous tests have been performed on SIP's and SIP components. These tests include the following: ASTM E-119 One-hour UL Classification U532 UBC 26-3 15-minute UL 1256 15-minute ASTM E-84 15-minute According to current codes and NER-467, panels made with a foamed plastic core must be covered with a 15-minute thermal barrier. This is defined as Y2" gypsum board or equivalent. Equivalent materials could be 5/8" plywood or 1" x 6" T&G. In any event, seek approval on all equivalent materials from local code officials. The Design U532 classification applies to w. H. Porter, Inc., exclusively. Specific instructions relative to installation of Type C gypsum board, use of dimensional lumber splines and joint sealing must be followed. Fire Resistance Ratings - ANSI/UL 263 BXUV August 08, 2001 Design No. U532 Bearing Wall Rating — 1 Hr 1. Building Units* Composite panels consisting of a nom. 5-1/2 in. thick polystyrene foamed plastic core faced on both surfaces with min. 7/16 in. thick oriented strand board. Building Units* loaded to a max of 1800 lb. per linear foot which is 60 percent of recommended axial design load. W H PORTER INC — Type Porter Structural Insulated Panels. 2. Studs and Bearing Plates Nom. 2 by 6 in. thick No. 2 lumber installed in Building Units* (Item 1) in pre-cut channels. End stud and bearing plate secured to the oriented strand board with 1-5/8 in. long ring shank nails spaced 12 in. OC along the edges on both faces. 3. Gypsum Board* 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft. wide, applied vertically installed with 1-5/8 in. long high/low bugle-head steel screws spaced 8 in. OC along the edges and 12 in. OC in the field. Vertical joints over vertical joints of Building Units* (Item 1). Gypsum Board joints covered with joint tape and joint compound. Screwheads covered with joint compound. CANADIAN GYPSUM COMPANY — Type C. UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Type C. USG MEXICO S A DE C V — Type C. *Bearing the UL Classification Mark	General Type "A" SIP Panel 38-001 Panel to Panel w/2x Lumber 38-102 Panel to Panel Corner 38-103 Panel to Panel Floor Joist 38-104 Panel to Panel w/Insul Spline 38-106 Panel on Slab 38-201 Bearing Wall to Joist Multi-Story 38-203 Panel on Sub Floor 38-204 Roof to Wall Beveled Seat 38-301 Roof to Wall Canted Plate 38-302 Roof Ridge w/Solid Blocking 38-303 Cantilever Roof Ridge w/Solid Blocking 38-304 Roof Ridge Connection w/EPS insert 38-306 Roof Eave on Pitched Roof 38-307 Roof to Wall on Gable Roof 38-308 Framed Roof Eave 38-309 Roof Valley Connection 38-310 Roof to Wall 38-311 Roof Ridge w/o Solid Blocking 38-312 Single Plate Insulated Headers 38-501 Double Plate Insulated Headers 38-502 Reinforcement of Field-Cut Wall Openings 38-503 Framed Roof Penetration 38-504 Unframed Roof Penetration 38-505