The lightness and large size of SIP panels make this material one of the best for construction. country houses. All the main parts for construction are produced at the factory, the required number is brought to the site and assembled like a designer. A large team is not needed for this, the task can be handled by a team of 2-3 people. In addition to the assembly readiness of the material, the simplicity of its docking is also attractive. Consider the key stages of the technology for assembling a house from SIP panels.
What foundation is right for you?
In the case of SIP panels, there is no need for an expensive, powerful base. A finished house using Canadian technology weighs no more than 15 tons, so it’s enough to choose an economical strip foundation. In accordance with building codes, the foundation is laid to the depth of soil freezing, in our case, it is enough if corner grillages are laid along the entire perimeter at this depth.
Second stage: floor coverings
You can assemble a house from SIP panels at any time of the year, the construction does not have wet stages. Installation begins with the installation of floor slabs. If the span is not more than six meters, standard panels are used for floor coverings. The inside of the panels is insulated with an antiseptic and bituminous mastic.
The joints between the panels are fixed with self-tapping screws and sealed with mounting foam. To give the structure rigidity along the horizontal axis, strapping bars are placed in the technological grooves of the ends. Installation of floor coverings can be completed within a few hours.
We mount the walls
Before installing the first wall panels prepare a strapping circuit for the walls. To do this, a longitudinal beam 10 cm thick is attached to the floor with self-tapping screws. The template will help to check the correctness of its placement. The structure is fixed to the foundation with anchor bolts by drilling holes through the panels and timber. All parts must be treated with antimicrobial and water-repellent compounds.
The panels that form the corner are mounted first. The second is placed at right angles to the first. Due to the strong fixation of the corner elements, the structure acquires the necessary rigidity. Further, the panels are mounted in series using a tongue-and-groove connection. The connection between the panels is fixed with self-tapping screws or large ship nails.
When all the panels that form the walls of the first floor have taken their places, their technological grooves are filled from above with mounting foam and closed with strapping bars. Simultaneously with the construction of the perimeter, the ground floor space is divided into zones by partitions made of panels. Additional rigidity of the structure is given by the overlap that connects the walls.
The same technological cycle is repeated on the second floor. The ceiling is assembled in the same way as the installation of the floor, the frame of the previous floor serves as a support for it, the floor slabs are attached to it with self-tapping screws.
Attic and roof: no rafters
Roof installation is one of the standard technologies for working with SIP panels. Rafters are not needed during the construction of the roof, the own rigidity of the panels allows them to withstand all meteorological loads.
The lower base for the roof panels is a mauerlat fixed along the perimeter, the upper one is a ridge beam fixed between the gables. The stacked panels are fixed to the beam at the top and bottom with screws. The roof panels are fixed to each other in the same way as wall elements - with self-tapping screws or ship nails.
The attic, located under the roof of SIP panels, will always be warm. The design of the panels is such that the roof does not need a vapor barrier. The roof can be made from any material known today: bituminous, ceramic or metal tiles, and others.
Sealing the finished house
After completing the assembly, the structure is sealed, smearing all joints polyurethane adhesive. This is very milestone, the thoroughness of its implementation guarantees long-term operation of the house.
Installation of doors and windows
Openings for doors and windows are provided by the project and prepared at the factory, which greatly simplifies installation.
Exterior and interior decoration of the house
Outside, the house can be lined with brick or siding, clapboard, timber, natural stone or its artificial imitation. Perfectly flat inner surface walls is also suitable for any finishing materials: wallpaper, painting, tiling and others. The use of drywall will give the walls additional fire resistance.
Engineering Communication
Communications are laid upon completion of the frame assembly. All of them will be easily accessible due to the external location. If necessary, they are covered with plasterboard partitions or suspended ceilings. Plumbing and sewerage one-story house they do it under the floor, special mines are arranged for a two-story building. A distinctive feature of construction using SIP is the flexibility in terms of communications. All wooden elements, which will be in contact with the water supply and sewerage, are additionally impregnated with waterproof compounds.
Factory production of all elements, the lightness of the panels makes possible mounting in the shortest possible time.
The advantages of houses made of SIP panels compared to houses using traditional construction technologies are obvious:
- Strength. The sip panel can withstand up to 200 kg of load per 1 m 2 with a deflection of no more than 12 mm.
- No shrinkage and smooth walls. to the outer and interior decoration can be applied immediately after installation.
- Increased fire resistance. Temperature range -50ºC to +50ºC
- Ease of construction. Average house weight using Canadian technology
no more than 15 tons. - Increased heat capacity. Heating a house using SIP technology requires 4-6 times less resources than heating a brick house.
Watch the house assembly process in the video:
The construction of houses from sip panels has become widespread in Canada and Europe. Today this method enjoys well-deserved popularity in our country. Many companies provide these services, but due to the ease of use, it is possible to build a house from sip panels on your own, without involving qualified performers. If you follow a simple technology, you can get a decent result in a short time.
SIP (Structural insulated panel): characteristics, advantages and disadvantages
Sip panels are three-layer sandwich panels. Between two layers of hard sheet material, there is a heat-insulating and sound-proofing layer. The most commonly used outer layers are OSB boards, the filler is polystyrene foam. Less commonly, mineral wool is used for filling, since this significantly increases the weight and cost of the elements. Outside, they are treated with fire-fighting and antiseptic impregnations. Sip sandwiches are produced in various thicknesses - 124; 174 and 224 mm, depending on the destination. The main linear dimensions are 2500 * 1250 mm and 2800 * 1250 mm, although products of other sizes can be ordered. 
The popularity of this product is due to a large number of advantages:
- Factory readiness. When ordering prefabricated elements at the factory, the assembly takes place in such a way as to take into account all the features of the project and reduce assembly errors to a minimum. Also, many manufacturers complete products with a studded board, which ensures a reliable tenon-groove connection. In other cases, the complete set with a bar is made at the place of assembly.
- Ease of use. The technology is so simple that the building can be assembled by hand. At the same time, the set of tools for work is minimal.
- Wide application. From SIP it is possible to build country cottages, office and warehouse premises, garages and carry out the installation of other buildings and structures.
- High heat and noise insulation. The presence of foam or mineral wool provides excellent thermal properties.
- Strength. Manufacturers give a guarantee of at least 50 years.
- Ease of construction. Light weight allows the use of lightweight types of foundations.
- Construction speed.
- All season. The absence of "wet" processes allows you to carry out the installation yourself, regardless of weather conditions.
- Saving. The use of this technology at all stages of construction from floor to roof, reduces material costs.
- Reducing the cost of heating.
The disadvantages include:
- Synthetic materials.
- Full tightness of buildings. For the normal operation of such an object, it is necessary good system forced ventilation.
- Flammability. There is a heated debate about this, although manufacturers promise a high class fire safety.
It is necessary to responsibly approach the choice of SIP so that they meet all the specified requirements. The presence of impregnation for biological protection, fire-resistant and moisture resistant coatings, the thickness of the frame coating and the density of the insulating layer.
Preparatory stages of work
- Project selection. If appearance buildings, its size, number of floors and design depends only on the wishes of the customer, then the preparation of project documentation and the calculation of the number of sandwiches should be entrusted to professionals. This will help you avoid mistakes and save money.
- Manufacturer's choice. You should first study the supply market and choose a company that is trusted and follows the technological process of manufacturing and packaging.
- Purchase and delivery of the order.
The main works on the construction of the building
Foundation
The most important step is to choose and correct device foundation. The light weight of the structure will allow the use of any type of base: tape of small depth, monolithic or columnar type. Most often, screw piles are used, which reduces the construction time to 2-3 days. This process is carried out as carefully as possible, avoiding errors and inaccuracies. The device of the pile foundation can be done by hand. The site is marked according to the project, starting from the corners. Axial threads are pulled between the corner pegs and marked seats for piles. The distance for neighboring supports is 2-2.5 m. After that, the piles are twisted to the desired depth, below the freezing point of the soil for this climatic zone.
With the help of a level, a single level is found for the entire frame. Horizontal leveling can be done by additional twisting or cutting off excess. The twist fitting method is not recommended, as this loosens the soil. After that, we connect the "heels" of the piles using metal channel, we lay a waterproofing layer, for which we use roofing material, and on top we mount a strapping beam using bolted connections.
Floor arrangement
From sip panels, you can assemble a full-fledged floor with your own hands. To do this, frame slabs are laid over the area, having previously treated them with waterproofing mastic. Used as a lag connecting beam. For all joints better seal apply polyurethane foam sealant. After that, to improve strength, all joints are fastened with self-tapping screws in increments of 10-15 cm. Often, boardwalk is additionally mounted on top of the “pie” using self-tapping screws. In conclusion, a strapping device is carried out, along which the walls of the future dwelling will be directly assembled.
We raise the walls
Despite the apparent complexity, building walls is also quite doable with your own hands. We start assembling the structure from the corner, for which we set the corner panels horizontally and vertically, using building level for quality control. Further, from the exposed corner multilayer slabs, we ourselves mount the subsequent ones, heading in two directions to the next corners. We glue each connecting groove with a mounting sealant. At the end of the construction of the walls of the first floor, we lay the strapping board on top, which will serve as the basis for the interfloor overlap. 
We carry out the installation of floors by analogy with the floor, performing step by step the technology of laying plates. If necessary, we strengthen the structure with an additional beam. In the ceilings, it is necessary not to forget the technological holes for ventilation ducts and other communications. With the help of releases of the connecting board, it is possible to form the basis for balconies, loggias, various decorative structures.
Fastening structural elements on the second floor are similar in design to the arrangement of sip-sandwiches on the first level.
When arranging the roof, for small volumes, you can do without installing truss system, as the panels have the necessary margin of safety. This method saves a significant amount of money. For large roof areas, it is necessary to mount rafters. But even in this case, the savings are noticeable, because the use of additional waterproofing films and other coatings is excluded. On top, for ventilation, a rack lathing is arranged and the final finishing of the roof is carried out with any chosen material: metal tiles, ondulin, etc. 
Finishing
With the right work, we get smooth and even surfaces that can be easily finished with any material. For interior space, drywall is most often used, in bathrooms and kitchens - ceramic tiles. For the street, siding, decorative plasters are suitable.
Thus, the widespread use of sip sandwiches for the construction of buildings is due to the undoubted advantages of the material, the ability to perform the entire range of work with one's own hands, as well as significant savings in the construction process and subsequent operation.
SIP panels - comfortable material with excellent performance and high durability, allowing you to build really quickly. Nevertheless, Canadian technology building houses has disadvantages.
The technology of modern construction from sandwich panels is not as new as some used to believe. At home in North America, its foundations have remained unchanged for more than half a century, and the nuances of such construction have been worked out to the smallest detail. The climatic conditions of this region are quite similar to ours, especially when it comes to the European part of Russia. The technology is being actively introduced in domestic practice, many owners of such houses have already appreciated all the advantages, leaning in their favor.
SIP panels - not quite standard material to make sure of its strength and to select suitable structural properties, various studies were carried out by expert groups at one time. The construction technology contains many patents and unique algorithms that make working with such material convenient and fast. For people in the subject, this option is not just a tribute to fashion, but a completely rational solution.
Russian specialists are not yet so strong in SIP technology, so its features are overgrown with myths, among which some rather absurd ones appear. In fact, according to the classification, this is a panel construction, which has features that are quite typical for this variety.
- Both in combination with a wooden frame and on their own, these elements are very durable, with incredible lightness they are resistant to wind, snow and other negative weather phenomena.
- In the United States, such houses safely survive hurricanes and earthquakes. They are quick to assemble, economical and very warm.
Nevertheless, such buildings have significant disadvantages, which are worth mentioning.
Cons of houses using Canadian technology
Technology is never perfect, but any problems can be circumvented by possessing valuable and detailed information. In order for the house to be durable, it is necessary to work out all the real risks in advance, a comprehensive assessment of the situation and a system of well-thought-out preventive measures allows you to forget about possible problems.
Many shortcomings in Canadian houses are clearly manifested when technology is violated: after all, not every team knows how to handle such material.
Each joint requires a precise fit: the building is erected like a constructor, requiring the accuracy and appropriateness of the location of each detail.
combustibility
As a rule, one of the main disadvantages of a house made of sandwich panels is that they are not quite well protected from fire. Of course, compared to wood, this manifests itself much less, but brick or concrete houses here have certain advantages. However, practice shows that compliance with fire safety standards is an order of magnitude more significant than the material of the walls. High quality electrical wiring correct installation outlets, no network congestion, flame retardant treatment - all this plays a decisive role.
In the absence of finishing, the SIP panel is a K3 fire retardant material, just like normal wood. Accordingly, it can be used for the construction of single-family residential buildings, but is not suitable for large buildings, where the spread of flame can be really fatal for a huge number of people at once.
Styrofoam does burn, but not at all like wood. The fact is that the hazard class does not fully reflect the real picture. Firstly, the material of a sandwich panel is many times inferior in density to both a beam and a board, secondly, a synthetic material of this type consists of air by more than 95%, the third weighty argument: a typical PSB-25 polystyrene foam ignites at a temperature of two times higher.
When burning, the panel does not emit serious concentrations of highly toxic substances.
- Styrene is the main toxic substance, and it is released in very low concentrations. In addition, it has a pungent smell, it is very easy to recognize its appearance.
- Things are a little worse with carbon monoxide, it has no smell, however, with incomplete combustion of wood, its release is also inevitable
Stories about well-burning sandwich panels usually refer to fakes, which, by the way, are quite a lot on the market. domestic market. Normal certified material cannot be set on fire with either matches or a cigarette butt, even a directional burner does not cope with it too well. Therefore, there is an important task here: to find trusted suppliers who do not accept counterfeit products.
Skeptics sometimes mention this minus of Canadian houses. It does not carry any substantive basis, since rodents can damage the insulation, but they are absolutely not interested in sandwich panels.
SIP is absolutely not the kind of material that mice or rats could arrange: it is uncomfortable and inedible, the same story goes for ants and termites. Rodent nests also cannot be created on the basis of polystyrene foam: soft ones are much more relevant for them. warm materials, including even glass wool.
Environmental friendliness
Obviously, for many builders in Russia, SIP remains a not too trivial technology. Understanding what it uses is far from natural material, is controversial. Many try to play it safe and react to the proposed materials with apprehension to the extent of a certain xenophobia.
In the US, the SIP standard has been developed so thoroughly that safety is beyond doubt, not only the private sector, but social welfare buildings and administrative buildings are built from it.
The far-fetched problem of low environmental friendliness is again a consequence of non-compliance with technology: the right material for a Canadian house has less formaldehyde emissions than chipboard.
About 80% of European houses today are insulated with polystyrene, all modern studies indicate its chemical neutrality and minimal indicators of chemical effects on the respiratory system and human skin.
SIP panels good quality are not cheaper than glued beams. Each element of the future home requires manufacturing to a certain size and gluing.
It is more economical to make the panels yourself, however, this will require serious experience and a willingness to spend considerable time. A fairly powerful press is also needed, with any deviations from the technology, the structures of expanded polystyrene lose strength. The handicraft panel is uneven and unevenly glued. The cost of such production is low, but the thermal insulation qualities of the building are no longer the same.
- Certification of compliance with GOST and TU standards - a guarantee of durability of the building
- According to the American idea, the consumer qualities of houses made of SIP panels are significantly higher than those of similar buildings made of timber, so investments here are quite appropriate and pay off.
- It is better to think over and agree on the use of each grade of polystyrene in each specific place of the structure already at the design stage.
This is one of the downsides. frame house, and maybe a plus, because. You can choose a heater to taste and color. More about cons frame houses You can read .
Capitalism and durability
Some today see real estate as a way to invest. This approach is quite rational, useful and increasingly relevant for Russian compatriots.
Ceteris paribus, when choosing the type of construction, it is more efficient to give preference to a brick building than a house made of sandwich panels. And here it's not even about stereotypes and the classic idea of housing in the minds of the townsfolk. A brick or stone house built with a decent investment is a universal solution, even when even more interesting technologies, no doubt, the demand for it will be.
A high resale price is a significant feature of such a house for posterity. And SIP technology, unfortunately, can be superseded by more relevant ones very soon. economical options, such risk remains here.
- In terms of service life, buildings based on sandwich panels are credited with a life of 50 to 150 years.
- In fact, such estimates are quite approximate, much will depend on the place of construction, aggressive external factors, taking into account the nuances during construction, observing the subtleties of technology and selecting the type of material.
- Buildings of a similar plan are known, which, with proper care, have been standing for several centuries.
The stability of these houses is influenced by their good thermal insulation and ability to withstand high humidity. All this helps to regularly reduce heating costs in winter, which often affects owners of houses of similar size made of timber or brick.
Video about the shortcomings of Canadian houses from SIP panels
Gone are the days when the owner of a private house could afford not to worry too much about the cost of heating, condescendingly laughing at economical Europeans. Since then, not only prices have changed, but also attitudes towards classic, proven technologies. Wooden and stone (from brick and concrete of various grades) country houses require not only significant funds for construction. Much more unpleasant is the fact that considerable funds continue to be spent on their maintenance, most of which falls on heating.
Thrift is at the height of fashion today, so all kinds of energy-saving technologies, systems and methods are of great interest to the general public. For people who decide to build a country house, SIP technology is an attractive option, since it allows solving the issue of energy saving already at the stage of housing construction.
SIP project with a large glazing area Source m.2gis.ru
Technology evolution
Before appearing in Russia, SIP technology managed to gain a foothold in most developed countries of the world, confidently pushing habitual ways housing construction. The history of its existence is slowly approaching the centenary mark. The main milestones of development are the following events:
1935, USA, Wisconsin. The specialists of the Forest Industry Laboratory proposed a new concept: a building panel consisting of two layers of plywood and a layer of thermal insulation between them. According to engineering calculations, the prototype, which reminded the creators of a sandwich, not only participated in the distribution of the load, but also retained heat well. Two years later, a trial house was built (it has survived a small restoration and is still standing).
1952. After a decade and a half of research, testing and invention in Germany of a new heat-insulating material (a type of expanded polystyrene), a panel appeared that can be safely considered the progenitor of modern material.
One of the first houses built new technology Source caspian-energy.net
1958 Detroit. The decline of the automotive industry made it possible to convert one of the factories into a line for the production of innovative panels. They possessed good performance but were not competitive. The reason was the low speed of production and the resistance of the union. The workers decided that prefabricated housing would leave them without work, and therefore deliberately (twice) delayed construction.
1982 Canada. In the city of Alberta, the production of a new material with excellent physical and mechanical characteristics, chipboard, has begun, which has become a successful replacement for plywood. SIP (structurally insulated panels) have acquired a modern look.
2003, Russia. SIP technology for building houses was brought in by a Canadian company and therefore began to be called (alas, not quite correctly) Canadian. The first demonstration house was erected on the territory of the "City of Masters at the All-Russian Exhibition Center" (in Moscow) under the motto "House in 24 hours", which meant - in three work shifts. Today, workshops specializing in the production of SIP panels operate throughout the country.
House from SIP in the suburbs Source popgun.ru
Technology: features and characteristics
The warmer you can make your home, the lower your subsequent heating costs will be. The funds invested in well-arranged thermal protection will pay off in the first three to five years of operation. One of the best ways to insulate is SIP technology.
The SIP panel, widely used in construction, is composite (with complex structure) three-layer material. A heater is placed between the two outer layers; the structure is glued and pressed. The composition of the material can be described in the following statements:
OSB boards(OSB, oriented strand). For the manufacture of moisture-resistant boards, high-quality wood is used, which is previously split into fibers (chips, chips) of a certain size. In order for the material to have a given strength, the chips are laid in perpendicularly oriented layers and glued together under pressure.
insulation. As a heat-insulating material, solid polystyrene foam (glued under pressure) or polyurethane foam (pumped under pressure) is used. Expanded polystyrene does not allow moisture and steam to pass through, and will not crumble over time, like polystyrene. Foamed polyurethane foam has improved characteristics, but is used less frequently due to the high cost.
Varieties of panels Source nl.decoratex.biz
Glue. The layers are joined with a certified adhesive that is completely safe for health.
Everyone at least once heard about warm Canadian houses and about the technology of SIP panels, the reason for their remarkable energy-saving properties. High-quality SIPs can only be obtained in industrial production, the stages of which are as follows:
The first facing plate is laid on the table, it is covered with an even layer of glue through automatic sprinklers.
The plate is covered with polystyrene foam, sprayed with glue again, and a second plate is placed on top.
The workpiece enters the industrial press and is kept there until the adhesive polymerizes (sets) completely. Computer controls time, pressure and humidity; the result is a material with standard properties.
Workshop for the production of panels Source tovarim.ru
On our website you can get acquainted with the most popular projects of houses from SIP panels from construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
Panel Standards
In the Russian Federation, the norm for the manufacture of SIP (defined by GOST) is the use of OSB boards with a thickness of 9 mm and expanded polystyrene with a thickness of 100 mm and a density of 25 kg / m 3. Despite demands, the market is crowded building material low quality and low prices. Such a "budget" is often based on the use of foam, a good material, but not very suitable for the role of a heater due to its technical properties.
Length. 2500 (2800) mm.
Width. 1250 mm.
Thickness. Two panels of 9 mm each (minimum), insulation from 100 mm.
Weight. From 39 to 44 kg per 1 m 3. German-made panels weigh from 15 kg; they have slightly lower thermal conductivity, but higher price.
Preparing the floor for the house kit Source elka-palka.ru
Advantages and disadvantages
Traditional technologies with their multi-layer wall structure seem familiar and therefore reliable. Somehow it is forgotten that a house made of timber is warm when compared with a stone building (and if you make the wall thickness recommended by SNiP, and not your own ideas). And in order for a house made of brick or concrete to be warm, it is carefully insulated. A house made of SIP panels, without encroaching on tradition, has its own advantages:
Short construction time. The house kit is manufactured in factory conditions, walls, ceilings and roofing ready for installation (if the project provides for an attic floor) get to the construction site. The box of the house is erected in 10-20 days; assembly technology is simple due to a single connection standard and lightness of the material.
year-round. Installation is carried out at any time of the year, and the house does not shrink.
Increase in usable area. A small (compared to traditional housing) wall thickness allows you to win 10-15% of the usable area.
The device of a house built using SIP technology Source domizsip.ru
Savings in construction. For a house with low weight, there is no need to equip an expensive buried foundation (a screw foundation, which is installed in 1 day, will be sufficient). To deliver a finished house kit, you need 1-2 trucks.
Savings in operation. Walls made of SIP panels have high heat-saving characteristics (a 175 mm thick wall retains heat as well as a brick wall half a meter thick). Such qualities allow you to save on heating.
Life time. Houses built using SIP technology demonstrate reliability and good performance (which has not declined for decades) around the world.
Environmental friendliness. The properties of the materials used in production have long been known, tested and safe for health.
Video description
What is the price of a turnkey sip panel house? See in this video:
house construction service from SIP panelsThe disadvantages include:
Material price. The price of SIP, as a technological product, is quite high, but it is offset by savings during construction.
Design challenges. It is impossible to build a complex architectural house from panels, and certain difficulties arise when laying engineering communications.
Small thermal inertia. A feature of all frame buildings is that they warm up quickly.
Ventilation. A house made of panels resembles a thermos - it perfectly retains heat, but this happens due to the stopping of air circulation. The disadvantage is easily corrected by installing forced ventilation.
Health impact. During operation, panels produced in violation of technology and using non-certified materials can become a source of phenol and formaldehyde. Such panels are combustible, and when burned, they emit a bouquet of toxic substances.
To the question of reliability Source stroi-comp.ru
On our site you can find contacts of construction companies that offer house design services. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
Construction using SIP technology: myths and reality
There is no perfect technology, but this one probably gets the most. On the Internet and in a normal conversation, you can find a lot of criticism about the construction of SIP panels. Such arguments seem, at first glance, reasonable, but are easily refuted by the facts. The most common myths include the following:
SIP houses are short-lived. No more than other frame buildings. The technology looks too simple, but this is its advantage - the quality (and, consequently, the service life) depends on a small number of components. Quality slabs produced to standard, a responsible team - and the house will serve you as well as any farmer in South Dakota (though you have the advantage of not being threatened by a tornado).
Video description
In this issue, we will analyze in detail the common mistakes in building a house from sip panels. Sip house is the same frame house, but inside with a wooden skeleton, inside of which are laid panels. What should the frame of the house be made of? How to know the moisture content of a material? About all this: in the next video?
Poor environmental friendliness SIP-technologies of the Canadian house. The concern is the realization that the bulk of the panels is of artificial (not natural) origin; this automatically alarms most consumers. Just not in the US, Canada or Europe. There, SIP is considered a safe standard, and not only residential buildings, but also hospitals, schools and office buildings are being built from the material. Low environmental friendliness (formaldehyde emission) appears where the technology was violated and low-quality raw materials were used.
Styrofoam is hazardous to health. This accusation came after the technology (and with it the material) began to gain popularity. It has become the main trump card of unfair competition started by manufacturers of alternative insulating materials. Authoritative organizations in a number of countries conducted a series of studies, as a result of which the safety of expanded polystyrene was confirmed. Today, the material is used not only in construction; it is widely used in everyday life, disposable tableware to filler in teddy bears.
Installation of a house from SIP Source storybookok.us
SIP houses are combustible. Wooden houses also flammable, but this does not stop anyone. A fire can happen in any home, and according to statistics, the cause of fire and death in 90% of cases is what is inside the house - a lot of things with a high degree of flammability and the formation of toxic smoke. Due to the dense pressed structure of the cladding, SIP panels have significant resistance to open fire. Within 15-20 minutes, the material will only smolder; this is enough time to leave the house.
Buildings from SIP panels are not prestigious, they are preferred due to limited funds. You will not find such a thesis on foreign resources dedicated to SIP topics. In other countries, the technology is positioned as energy-saving, green (environmentally safe) and waste-free; and no one says it's cheap.
The technology is designed for a long winter Source sip-dom36.ru
Handicraft production: what you can not save on
Unfortunately, the construction of SIP-panel houses is not the cheapest event. Some types of building boards at a price per m 3 are superior to glued beams. This circumstance gives rise to many attempts to independently manufacture cheaper plates; which looks like this:
Styrofoam cut into blocks required size.
Glue (economy option) is applied with a spatula or (the top of engineering) is distributed through some kind of pipe with holes, which, according to the idea, should correspond to the industrial process.
Press - expensive and therefore unnecessary pleasure. It is successfully replaced by screeds or cargo. Sometimes panels stacked in stacks are pressed simply under the weight of their own weight. Such material has poor geometry, which is easy to check with a level.
A typical project from SIP, supplemented by a carport Source sippanel.ru
The quality of handicraft panels often shows up on the construction site already during unloading, when the top sheets of OSB begin to come off. Even a house successfully assembled from such panels will not be warm, and poorly glued polystyrene foam will allow wall structures to deform under load. In addition, the air gaps left between makeshift SIPs lead to thermal bridges and many tales of shoddy technology.
Homemade materials appeared almost immediately behind the first SIP houses. According to experts, at least half of the houses in the Moscow region are built from handicraft panels - a situation that is impossible anywhere in Germany or Canada. Handicraft workshops reduce production costs tenfold; The end consumer can also feel the savings, but it is unlikely to please him.
You can avoid buying low-quality building materials if you use the services of a trusted manufacturer (or a construction company cooperating with him). long time). As a rule, such companies are allowed to visit the production so that the customer can personally verify the quality of the panels. Failure to show a product certificate speaks volumes and is the most reliable indicator of quality.
The project of a house from SIP in a classic style Source 1asku.ru
Turnkey construction of houses using SIP technology
The cost of construction largely depends on the type of house kit (project features and degree of readiness). The construction of a house from turnkey SIP panels goes through several stages:
Design. The customer chooses a ready-made (standard project) or orders an individual design (an option that is unpredictable in terms of timing). The company can undertake documentary support of construction.
Preparation. At this stage, according to the approved drawings, a house kit is manufactured, and a zero cycle begins at the construction site - the foundation is poured. The weight of a house kit with an area of 130-150 m 2 is about 20 tons; 2 trucks are used for its delivery.
Installation of a house kit. A feature of the technology, which especially pleases customers and their families, is the high speed of construction. The installation of the first floor begins two weeks after the foundation is poured, it takes from 2 to 4 weeks to assemble the entire frame.
Video description
Details about the technology, what are the pros and cons of sip panel houses, myths about frame construction, prefabricated houses see the following video:
After assembling the box. The turn of the roof comes, then the windows are mounted, and the facade is finished. Any material you like can be used for decoration: siding, plaster, decorative brick.
Internal work . The final stage, during which engineering communications (including ventilation) are laid, fine finishing is performed.
If the project provides for high-quality floors, energy saving windows and doors, and a well-thought-out ventilation system, then heating costs will be 3-5 times less than in housing built from traditional materials (wood and brick). Construction companies offer different variants readiness:
box + exterior finish . From 10-13 thousand rubles / m 2.
house for finishing. From 15-18 thousand rubles / m 2.
turnkey house. From 19-25 thousand rubles / m 2.
A house built using SIP technology in cottage style with bay window Source kanadskiy-dom.com.ua
Facade styles
Despite some limitations in architectural solutions, the facade of a Canadian house can be decorated in many ways. Among the popular options are the following facade styles:
Classical. Recreates the appearance of the estate, Russian or English, to the taste of the customer.
European. The house resembles a respectable cottage somewhere in France or a brighter and more contrasting Mediterranean housing.
Scandinavian. The style stood out thanks to strict forms, the use of natural colors in the design and love for the large glass area.
Folk. Houses with elements of the Russian style, as well as country and Provence, are consistently popular in suburban housing construction.
Modern. This includes eternally young minimalism and hi-tech.
Canadian house from SIP with a facade in scandinavian style Source smartprogress.do
Projects and prices
In absolute terms, building a house using SIP technology is one of the least expensive ways to acquire high-quality suburban housing. Comparison of operating costs makes such a house also the most economical option. The average price of turnkey SIP projects (in the Moscow region) is determined in the following figures:
Houses with living space dabout 100 m 2 : 0.95-1.25 million rubles
Housing from 100 to 200 m 2 : 1.3-1.9 million rubles
At home from 200 to 300 m 2 : 2.25-2.7 million rubles
Video description
Let's consider how much each of the stages of construction and a turnkey house from sip panels cost in the following video:
Conclusion
The SIP-panel house is great for permanent residence, which has been tested by time and tens of thousands of families around the world. Becoming the owner of modern, economical and comfortable housing without spending months and years on the process is a reality. It can be carried out by a construction company with a large number of completed projects, a qualified and responsible team and an impeccable reputation.- not only a material with very high rates of heat retention, durable, strong, but also a high-quality, convenient building structure, which allows literally within a few days to complete the creation of a structure on a prepared foundation. At the same time, the assembly of houses can be carried out without the use of special equipment, manually, by only a few people.
For the construction of houses from SIP panels, a foundation must be equipped. Since the design is quite light, most often used:
- columnar foundation;
- tape structure made of reinforced concrete;
- pile screw foundation.
The latter option is the most profitable, since it is ideal for building houses on any soil, it guarantees that there are no problems with swelling of the soil during freezing. pile foundation created very quickly using special equipment, but can also be mounted manually.
House building technique
We will assume that the assembly of houses from SIP panels is carried out in accordance with a pre-developed construction project, supplied with instructions. The structures are supplied in ready-made, the right sizes, with door and window openings. This is the most common option that zealous owners choose. In this case, there are no time delays, the pairing of SIP wall elements with each other is guaranteed.
If the owner of the future house from SIP panels prefers to act completely independently, the necessary elements are prepared according to the project documentation. Assembling "live" when, after installing one element, the preparation of the next one just begins - practically does not occur.
Start of construction
The beginning of the construction of houses from SIP constructs is the assembly of the base, located on the foundation. Usually it is a structure made of timber. Assembly is carried out in several stages:
- the binding of the perimeter of the future home is formed;
- intermediate crossbars are installed and fixed (in the longitudinal direction), which are supported by racks or pillars of the foundation.
We will assume that according to the construction technology, it is supposed to assemble the floor of the first floor from SIP panels. This not only speeds up the production of work, but also avoids overspending timber. This approach has its drawbacks, but is used quite often.
First floor flooring
Instructions for assembling the floor of the first floor from SIP panels are as follows:
- the first SIP panel is laid in the transverse direction, along the short dimension of the foundation. The size of the element is selected in such a way that when placed at the end of the strapping board, the overall dimension corresponds to the foundation;
- it is possible to connect the panels to each other according to the tongue and groove system. Today, it is allowed to assemble the floor up to 6 meters along the length of the panel, however, there are also solutions with increased strength, allowing a dimension of 15 meters;
- if the assembly must guarantee maximum strength, it is worth laying an intermediate connecting beam or board between the SIP panels;
- after laying the surface around the perimeter of the finished floor, a strapping board is installed to increase strength.
All connections are foamed during assembly. The panels are interconnected with self-tapping screws, the lower surface of the floor of houses made of SIP constructs is waterproofed with bituminous mastic. If intermediate boards or timber were used, they are also fastened with self-tapping screws to the strapping board. very simple, in practice, all the work is done in a few hours.
Assembling the first floor walls
The main thing with which the installation instructions for the SIP panels on the first floor of houses begin is the installation of a guide, a beam of 100 mm. It is screwed to the foundation, with anchor bolts, right through the floor structures where the walls will be placed.
This work must be carried out with the utmost care to ensure that even with errors in the segments of the wall elements, the general direction of the SIP panels will be respected. The correct installation of the beam is checked according to the instructions for the project and using templates.
Assembly is carried out in the following order:
- going to the corner of the first floor. First, one SIP panel is installed. Attaches securely to guide rail. The installation accuracy is constantly checked;
- the second SIP panel is mounted at a right angle. The connection with the first is carefully foamed. The accuracy of the angle must be perfect - it will set the direction and be responsible for the accuracy of placing the rest of the SIP constructs;
- the assembly of the walls of houses - the installation of subsequent SIP panels - is carried out using the tenon-groove system. The elements are attached to the guide beam and connected to each other with self-tapping screws.
The technology for assembling the first floor from SIP panels is also simple. More control and care will be required, but the work is not difficult. When connecting SIP elements of the wall of the house under oblique angles the direction and real dimensions of each construct will help to determine either the instructions for the project or the laid guide beam.
The assembly of the first floor is completed by foaming the perimeter along the top and installing the panels of the strapping board into the technological groove. It gives additional strength to the entire structure of SIP elements and will work as a place for attaching the upper structures.
Second and subsequent floors
The assembly technology of the second floor is no different from the first. The floor is laid, while the SIP structures are fastened with long self-tapping screws to the strapping board located at the end of the walls of the first floor. If you follow this instruction, the overlap will work as a means of ensuring the strength of the entire structure, tying all the walls together.
Roof
If the roof is assembled from SIP panels, it will not need rafters and other structural elements designed to provide strength. In practice, a support beam is laid - Mauerlat, located along the perimeter of the future roof. It is screwed to the strapping board of the last floor.
The laying technology also does not provide for special difficulties:
- gables are being assembled. The process is similar to installing the first SIP panel on the first floor - everything needs to be done carefully, the element is attached to the Mauerlat;
- between the two gables on top, a supporting ridge beam is installed;
- SIP panels are laid on the Mauerlat and the ridge beam and bolted to them.
The technology for assembling the roof surface is similar to creating the floor of the first floor. Although SIP panels are strong enough, it is recommended to use a connecting board when creating a roof to guarantee good rigidity and high resistance to wind gusts.
Conclusion
It was not possible to find anything complicated in the technology of assembling a house from SIP constructs. The technique is simple, it requires only accuracy and care. All connections must be foamed, after assembly, all gaps between SIP panels greater than 3 mm are smeared with waterproof polymer adhesive, which guarantees high performance of the structure.
The assembly of internal partitions from SIP panels of smaller thickness is also not difficult and is carried out according to the instructions for the walls - using a guide rail, controlling the installation at an exact angle, and also carefully foaming all the joints. Use a connecting board between individual SIP elements, while the instruction does not provide. The strength of the spike-groove system is more than enough for interior interior partitions.
