Technical Library
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Basic properties, section properties, allowable loads | |
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SIP evaluation for IBC, IRC compliancy and structural performance | |
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Best practices for designing with SIPs | |
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Whole wall R-value study | |
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SIPA evaluation of air infiltration on 2 houses | |
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How to use SIPs in residential wall systems | |
| How to reach Energy Star Home qualifications with SIPs | ||
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Read about a home that achieves 50% energy savings | |
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Read about how SIPs out-perform traditional "stick" framing |
Specifications
Our in-house technical division is available to help with any specification questions you may have. If you don't find what you're looking for or still have questions, please contact us for assistance.- PorterSIPs Roofs, Walls, & Floors Specification - View Word Document
- Code Listing by NTA (Includes load charts)
- 20 Year Limited Warranty
View SIPA's (Structural Insulated Panel Association) simulated installation of a SIPs project.
Technical Bulletins
| Building Code NTA Code Report
Design/Engineering Electrical |
Fire HVAC / Mold Installation Roofs Walls |
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| General | AutoCAD | ||
| G-1 | Reinforcement of Field Cut Openings in Wall Panels |
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| G-2 | Typical Construction of Rough Openings Including Header |
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| G-3 | Wall Chase - Examples Site Built |
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| G-4 | Box for Switch or Outlet |
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| G-5 | Ceiling Fan Attachment |
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| G-6 | Wiring Wall Panels - Vertical Runs |
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| G-7 | Electrical Installation - Wall Panels - Typ. |
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| F-1 | Panel on Slab |
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| F-2 | Panel on Sub-Floor |
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| F-3 | Panel on Sill Plate w/ Rim Joist |
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| F-4 | Bearing Wall to Floor Joist - Multi-Story |
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| F-5 | Foundation Framing |
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| F-6 | Second Floor Connection Detail - Hanging Floor |
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| F-7 | Panel-to-Panel Floor Joist Attachment |
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| F-8 | Floor Blocking |
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| R-1 | Roof-to-Wall Connection Gable End |
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| R-2 | Framed Roof Eave |
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| R-3 | Roof Truss-to-Wall Connection |
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| R-4 | Square Cut Roof Eave |
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| R-5 | Plumb Cut Roof Eave |
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| R-6 | Roof-to-Wall Connection Pitched Roof - Beveled Seat |
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| R-7 | Roof-to-Wall Connection Pitched Roof - Canted Plate |
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| R-8 | Roof Ridge Connection with Solid Blocking |
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| R-9 | Cantilever Roof Ridge Connection w/ Solid Blocking |
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| R-10 | Ridge Cap Detail |
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| R-11 | Main Roof Ridge to Overlap Connection |
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| R-12 | Panel to I-Beam / Purlin |
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| R-13 | Roof Valley Connection |
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| R-14 | Spline Fastened at Top Only |
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| R-15 | Roof Framing Options |
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| R-16 | Framed Roof Penetration |
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| R-17 | Roof Ridge Connection Without Solid Blocking |
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| P-1 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with Insul-Spline |
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| P-2 | Corner Connection |
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| P-3 | Angle Corner Connection |
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| P-4 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with Single Lumber |
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| P-5 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with Double Lumber |
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| P-6 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with I-Joist |
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| P-7 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with (3) 2X Lumber |
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| P-8 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with (4) 2X Lumber |
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| P-9 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with (6) 2x Lumber |
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| P-10 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with 9-1/4" x 5-1/4" PSL Post |
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| P-11 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" PSL Post |
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| P-12 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with Surface Spline |
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| P-13 | Panel-to-Panel Connection with Double Surface Spline |
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| W-1 | Wall Section |
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| W-2 | Panel to Wind Girt |
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| W-3 | Isometric of Interior Wall Connection |
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