PorterSIPs Structural Insulated Panels


General Specifications Code Listings by ICC ES 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	Installing PorterSIPs into sill plates	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
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
	The sill plate is 2x lumber, which attaches to the building structure and fits into the recess at the base of the panel. Sill plates must underlay SIP panels the entire length of a panel run. To install, clear construction debris and apply a bead of caulk to the floor the entire length of the plate. For a panel to carry its design load, the edges of both OSB sheets must be in full contact with the structure of the building. The placement of the sill plate determines the location of the panel. Accurately position the plate 7/16" in from the outside face of the wall plane. This will allow the outside, as well as the inside, OSB skin of the panel to bear on the sub-structure. Fasten the sill plate with 16d nails. Where possible, drive nails into the 2x framing below the floor. To prepare for the installation of panels #1 & #2, install sill plates so the corner configuration is as illustrated at right: Secondary sill & top plates In addition to taking measures to protect panels from moisture following shipment and while awaiting erection, practices must be followed that will protect panels from moisture for the life of the structure. When a wall is mounted to concrete always use a treated secondary sill plate and a sill seal material. In addition, always maintain a minimum 8" distance between soil and panel.

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