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Tips for SIPs

Clean simple designs work best.

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Maximise the opportunity for a healthy indoor environment.

Install a heat recovery ventilation system - using a bypass heat exchanger.

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Use full panels wherever possible, or easy fractions of panels (1/2, 1/3, 1/4).

Work within standard panel heights of 2.44, 2.74, 3.0, 6.1 for most effective use of panels. All panels are 1.22 wide.

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Minimise the size of heating/cooling units.

Allow for the much greater insulation capabilities of SIPs.

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Minimise panel cuts.

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Make use of the boundary joist in the roof panel as a lintel.

Floor to ceiling windows are super easy!

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Use the loft space!

Free extra floor space available - make the most of it!

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Designing with Formance Panels - Details Library

Review the standard details library, download generic specifications document and make use of specific Checklists to get the job done.

Go to the Technical Bulletins Information & FAQs page >

In addition to the Formance Design Guide, other technical topics are addressed with Formance Technical Bulletins. We have an ongoing program in place to develop more technical solutions over time, so make sure to check back here regularly.

Fixing Plasterboard to SIPs

Truss design for Formance ceilings

Certified passive houses with SIPs

Electrical Wiring in SIPs

Cladding & Roofing Fixing