SIPS Panels Arrive at the Providence LEED House
The Murus SIPS panels for wall the walls have arrived at the site of the Providence LEED House. Designed to make a high-performance shell, the panels combine a continuous insulated core with wood panels to make a highly efficient structural system that replaces conventional framing.
The step-by-step photos below illustrate David and James from Native Structures Inc. installing of one of the first Murus SIPS panels on the lower level, which will soon become the house's kitchen.
The first corner is in place. The panels are keyed to the shop drawings, which lay out every opening and joint and are cut with a CNC router in Murus' factory in Mansfield, PA.
Laying a foam bead on the panel splines ensures a tight seal.
Lifting the lightweight panel - two workers are sufficient.
The SIPS panel is tilted into place. The opening will be a kitchen window above the cabinets.
The panels are knocked together to ensure a tight fit.
The panels are checked - they need to be level!
A spline is added at the top of the opening so the panels can be fastened together.
Strapping helps get the panels into position with a tight tolerance.
Kevin from Murus is on site to help with the installation.
The final step is to fasten all the panels along the edges to the spline...then move on to the next one!
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