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Posted by Sal's Dad on May 31, 2007, 4:23 pm
Mine is 17 years old - Cedar shingle/Typar///OSB/EPS/OSB/blueboard///plaster
skim coat over a light timber frame. Primary concern has been vermin
infestation - the EPS is an ideal nesting environment for ants, mice, and
squirrels. I understand some panels are now treated with nasty stuff.
Doing it again, I would order T-111 on the outside, to delay the need for
exterior treatment for a few years. One big advantage for us was we were
able to delay selection of fenestration until the house was sealed in -
found the perfect windows (12 over 12 true divided light - $50 each), then
chainsawed the rough openings to fit. (Gypsum does a job on chainsaw
blades!)
Also, I would not use SIPs on the roof, unless I had access to a crane.
Sal's Dad
----- Original Message -----
Does anyone have any opinions, good or bad, or general advice about
using structural insulated panels (sips) to frame up a house? The
ones I have been reading about have 3 or 3 1/2" polyurethane foam
bonded to 7/16" osb on each side.
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