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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB), plywood or fiber-cement.

Wall-to-Wall & Roof-to-Roof Panel Connection
This detail depicts wall panel to wall panel and/or roof panel to roof panel connections.
Wall-to-Wall & Roof-to-Roof Panel Connection
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Foundation Connection Detail - SIP Wall on Concrete Foundation Wall
This detail depicts the connection of a SIP wall to a concrete foundation wall.
Foundation Connection Detail - SIP Wall on Concrete Foundation Wall
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Foundation Connection Detail - SIP Wall on Slab on grade Foundation
This detail depicts the connection of a SIP wall to a slab on grade foundation.
Foundation Connection Detail - SIP Wall on Slab on grade Foundation
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Foundation Connection Detail - SIP Wall on Floor Deck
This detail depicts the connection of a SIP wall on top of floor joists on a conc. Foundation wall.
Foundation Connection Detail - SIP Wall on Floor Deck
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Roof Panel Ridge Connection Detail - Straight End Roof Panel and Ridge Cap
This detail depicts the connection of straight ended roof panels at the ridge using a ridge cap.
Roof Panel Ridge Connection Detail - Straight End Roof Panel and Ridge Cap
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

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Roof Panel Ridge Connection Detail - Beveled End Roof Panel
This detail depicts the connection of beveled end roof panels at the ridge.
Roof Panel Ridge Connection Detail - Beveled End Roof Panel
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

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Roof Panel Connection Detail - Roof Panel on Beveled Top Wall Panel
This detail depicts the connection of a roof SIP to a bevel topped wall SIP.
Roof Panel Connection Detail - Roof Panel on Beveled Top Wall Panel
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Roof Panel Connection Detail - Roof Panel on Straight Top Wall Panel
This detail depicts the connection of a roof SIP to a straight topped wall SIP using beveled blocking.
Roof Panel Connection Detail - Roof Panel on Straight Top Wall Panel
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

Roof Panel Connection Detail - Roof Panel on Straight Top Wall Panel with SIP Infill Wedge
This detail depicts the connection of a roof SIP to a straight topped wall SIP using SIP wedge infill blocking.
Roof Panel Connection Detail - Roof Panel on Straight Top Wall Panel with SIP Infill Wedge
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Cantilever Ridge Detail
This is a section view depicting a typical cantilevered ridge connection on a SIP roof.
Cantilever Ridge Detail
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

NOTE: Some browsers may add a ".txt" extension to the downloaded file name. You can fix this by simply renaming the file and removing this extra extension.

2nd Story Connection Detail - Ballon Framed SIP Walls
This section shows SIP walls in a balloon framed configuration with floor joist supported by joist hangers.
2nd Story Connection Detail - Ballon Framed SIP Walls
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2nd Story Connection Detail - Standard Wall Configuration
This section shows SIP walls in a standard wall framing configuration with second floor wall SIPs supported on the second floor sandwich.
2nd Story Connection Detail - Standard Wall Configuration
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

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Eave Detail - Overhang with no Soffit
This section view shows the typical construction of a SIP eave with no soffit.
Eave Detail - Overhang with no Soffit
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Eave Detail - Wide SIP Overhang with Soffit
This section view shows the typical construction of a SIP eave with a wide SIP overhang and soffit.
Eave Detail - Wide SIP Overhang with Soffit
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Eave Detail - Zero SIP Overhang, Traditionally Framed Soffit Overhang
This section view shows the typical construction of an eave with zero SIP overhang and a traditionally framed soffit.
Eave Detail - Zero SIP Overhang, Traditionally Framed Soffit Overhang
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Eave Detail - Small SIP Overhang with Vertical Fascia
This section view shows the typical construction of a SIP eave with a small SIP overhang with soffit and vertical fascia.
Eave Detail - Small SIP Overhang with Vertical Fascia
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Eave Detail - Small SIP Overhang with SIP End Aligned Fascia
This section view shows the typical construction of a SIP eave with a small SIP overhang with soffit and fascia aligned with the SIP end.
Eave Detail - Small SIP Overhang with SIP End Aligned Fascia
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Surface Spline Connection using 1x Splines at SIP Edges
This is a section view showing the joining of a SIP to another SIP using 1x splines.
Surface Spline Connection using 1x Splines at SIP Edges
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Surface Spline Connection using 2x Bracing at SIP Edges
This is a section view showing the joining of a SIP to another SIP using 2x edge bracing.
Surface Spline Connection using 2x Bracing at SIP Edges
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2x Framing Around Window and Door Openings
This is an isometric view showing the 2x framing around door and window openings in a SIP wall.
2x Framing Around Window and Door Openings
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Roof Panel Valley Detail
This is a section view of a typical roof valley connection using SIPs.
Roof Panel Valley Detail
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DIRECTIONS: To download a construction-ready CAD drawing, RIGHT click on appropriate link above, and select "Save Target As". Make sure the save type is set to "All Files", then click the save button. Find out more about file compatibility.

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