SIP Installation and Construction

Building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) changes the construction sequence, from how panels are set and sealed to how electrical and plumbing get routed through the wall system. This section gives GCs, framers, and subcontractors practical, field-level guidance on what's different about SIP construction, so the learning curve doesn't happen on your first live project. Guidance from Joe Pasma, PE, who has overseen SIP installations across residential and commercial projects for over 40 years.

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Are SIPs Hard to Wire or Plumb? What Electricians and Plumbers Need to Know
SIP Installation and Construction
Are SIPs Hard to Wire or Plumb? What Electricians and Plumbers Need to Know
SIP Installation and Construction

Electricians and plumbers hear "SIPs" and assume complicated. The reality is simpler than most expect. This guide breaks down exactly how wiring and plumbing work in SIP construction -- including how electrical chases eliminate foam drilling, why plumbing belongs on interior walls, and what a prepared GC does before the first crew shows up.

SIP Installation and Construction
Are SIPs Hard for Subs to Learn?The Truth About the Learning Curve
SIP Installation and Construction
Are SIPs Hard for Subs to Learn?The Truth About the Learning Curve
SIP Installation and Construction

When builders say their subs don't know how to work with SIPs, they're not describing a SIP problem. They're describing a preparation problem. Here's what trades actually need -- and why the learning curve is shorter than most builders expect.

SIP Installation and Construction