Learn More About SIPS Vs Stick Frame

السبت، 14 يناير 2017

By Carl Hamilton


It is sure that having quality building ingredients that are also resourceful in terms of energy consumption is of a great advantage. By this, we can compare and contrast SIPS Vs Stick Frame. In certain states, it is legal for one to observe energy saving processes in the construction of projects that are meant for residence or those constructed for commercial purposes. This is hence an effort that targets to meet the required energy saving standards.

The SPIs are usually high-performance construction panels that are often used for roofs, walls, and floors of residential and light commercial structures. Normally, these panels are made by inserting closed-cells of rigid foam plastic insulation in structural skins of an oriented strand board. However, depending on the required size and the need of the structure, foam thickness can be adjusted in order to increase the R-value.

Generally, the SIPs offer more energy efficiency than conventional wood framing methods. Because of this. These structural insulated panels are becoming very popular as the builders are seeking for ways to provide durable construction products, using environmentally sustainable ways, and reducing the costs. As a result, the structural insulated panels are the fastest rising building methods. An advantage of this SIPs is that saving energy has become possible due to heat loss reduction as opposed to wood framing where heat loss is high.

Stick framing, on the other hand, is an old form of construction and the experienced contractors are usually aware of its basics. However, theses materials are available without much difficulty and less expensive. Also, a change during construction is also possible with this materials even after the project has begun. Stick framing is also flexible for design details and can accommodate almost any placement or size of doors and windows.

Wood framing is however with shortfalls. This whole course involve measuring, slicing, fitting, and nailing of each and every stick, steps that are time consuming. Materials are also wasted and it is common that mistakes are often made, and this results in increased costs. Wood framing is on the other provides an efficient covering, insulates and also infiltrates air resulting in condensation. By thus, the wood remains exposed to rot and can easily be attacked by insects. Whereas wall the thick wall restrains the value of insulation, fiberglass and cellulose lining, it only provides for minimal insulation with snags.

The SIPs, however, come with the benefits of fabrication. They are normally manufactured in in a facility and then shipped to the construction site. However, all panels are usually cut to size and the required shapes. Additionally, the panels are straight making it possible for the structure to be straight and very easy to finish.

There is usually the variance in the stability and strength of stick frames and structural insulated panels. The wood framings have exceeding strength requirement by they wrap and twist overtime due to varying level of moisture. Nevertheless, the features of structural insulated panels are, however, similar to steel I-Beam. Because of this, they are engineered for most applications.

Also, vapor and air barriers are usually not required for SIPs. This is because well-sealed structural insulated panels usually create a compliant air barrier. Also, the foam core is normally continuous and solid throughout which eliminates convection and condensation issues.




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