Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Today the team from SIPs Industries is on their way down to Sandown Park in Surrey for the Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show. The afternoon will be spend setting up the stand and getting everything ready for tomorrow. It will be another busy weekend and no doubt they'll all enjoy it very much.

Pictures

Here are some pictures from one of our latest projects in Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire.

New Pictures

Here are a few more pictures from our project in Lochgilphead

Roof section

View inside

Wrapped in breathable membrane

Southern HB&R Show

We will be exhibiting at the Southern HB&R Show in Sandown Park, Surrey this weekend (30th June / 1st July 2012).
Our stand is located at the end of the hall, close to The Brasserie, where seminiars are taking place the whole weekend. Please come and visit us on stand 379.

Fire Testing / Fire Safety

Structural insulated panel systems (SIPs) are being increasingly used in the UK. The market is driven by the ease and speed of construction and the energy efficiency of the system. Structural insulated panels are prefabricated lightweight building units, used as principal load bearing components in residential and light industrial construction. They are currently used for residential single or multi-occupancy buildings up to four storeys high.


Sustainable Buildings Division of Communities and Local Government commissioned BRE to carry out a project titled ‘The Performance in Fire of Structural Insulated Panel Systems’.


The following conclusions can be drawn from the four large-scale fire tests undertaken on building systems:

• Structural insulated panel systems tested as part of this project are capable of achieving the requirements of the Building Regulations in relation to B2 internal fire spread (linings) and B3 internal fire spread (structure).
• The mode of failure of the systems tested as part of this project was excessive deflection of the... 

Click here to read the whole report.


Department for Communities and Local Government
© Crown Copyright, December 2010

ReadyCut

Simplicity - Speed - Savings

• All our panels are cut to fit standard size openings and are suitable for floors, walls and roof construction; with almost unlimited combinations providing design flexibility. A range of roof pitches is also available.

• The panels are held in stock for faster delivery and construction on site. SIPs ReadyCut panels are light and flat packed, providing easy handling and delivery to site.

• A more streamlined, efficient building system requiring less labour and site hours, thus reducing costs.

HIA WA Greensmart Award 2012

For the 3rd year running SIPS Industries Australia has received a HIA WA Greensmart Award. This year we have been awarded "Product of the Year" for our new patented product range - SIPS Ready Cut.
Find out more at www.sipsreadycut.com.au

The jugdges praised the versatility and scope of SIPS Ready Cut "This product is an ideal example of a product which can be utilised in a myriad of ways, and one which is designed to make the whole building process easier, more time effective, and more cost effective. In our opinion, it's certainly a stand out product, and one which will potentially change the wider community's view to mainstream construction methods."

SIPS Panels

SIPs can be manufactured to any architectural design. Because the SIPs are manufactured to spec, there is nearly zero waste on the jobsite and labor is reduced significantly. Labor time savings range from 30-40%. SIPs make inside finish work easier to complete; drywall goes up fast and cabinets are quickly attached directly into the SIP facing. 

To read about the new Redford Sundance Conference Center, where SIPs where chosen to frame and insulate the building click here 

Info from StreetInsider.com

Picture

Once again a panel is lifted into place by crane.
This house is currently build in Cambridgeshire.

Pictures From The Self-Build Training Day

Yesterday was a really successful constructive day at SIPS Industries. 50 people joined us for the self-build training school.
The food was outstanding. Thanks to Kathy who put in hours of baking and preparing a colourful display.

Hand-made delicious cookies

Valuable information given for the self-builder

Explaining Cold Bridge

Self-Build Training Day

As our first self-build training day was such a success, we are getting ready for our second one, this Sunday.
40 people will be joining us for information all aroundself-building-your-house.
It's kind of a different Father's Day event; fun and informative at SIPS Industries down in Dalgety Bay.

More On Breathable Membranes

Breathable membranes are often made from many layers of aluminum mesh that has been bonded together. This mesh is very fine and yet porous. This allows vapors to escape and yet prevents water from coming in. Imagine a sieve that only works in one direction. During home building this material is used on floors, roofs and walls underneath the finish although there are some that are actually designed to be the finish. 

Info from breathermembrane

Breathable Membrane/Fabrics explained

Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water vapour to pass through. Their ability to block out rain and snow while allowing vapour from sweat to evaporate leads to their use in rainwear, waterproof outdoor sports clothing, tents, and other applications.

Click here  for more information on DWR

Info from Wikipedia    

Breathable Membrane

Two pictures of the house now wrapped in breathable membrane.

Testimonials

Below are some more testimonials from our first Self-Build Seminar.
The next Self-Build Training Day will be held on Sunday, 17th June.

I did call this morning to thank the guys for a tremendous effort, where they
excelled. I was impressed that it was not a hard sell on your product and it came
across as an extremely informative seminar.
John Mc

From my own point of view, the day was pretty much perfect. The
discussions were full of useful information. All the speakers were well
informed I liked the enthusiastic and informal style of the day ... it didn't feel
intimidating if we needed to ask the dumb questions .... In particular, the
SIPS Industries guys all spoke honestly, and articulately, with no hard sell
Garry B

I think the session we attended was very good, especially
for people like ourselves who are new to building, so I
wouldn’t worry about it running over-time as I know the
information given was very helpful.
Katherine

Pictures From Edinburgh Project

One part of the roof is being lifted ...

... and carefully put into place ...

... with manual help.

Energy Efficiency Grants

Find out about energy efficiency grants and offers to help you make energy saving improvements to your home, by visiting direct.gov

Diamond Jubilee

Enjoy the wonderful day off, celebrating the Diamond Jubilee.

New Pictures From Project In Edinburgh

Here are some more pictures from the on-going project in Edinburgh.
Currently we are a week ahead of the programme.

First floor

Glulam ridgebeam