Structural Insulated Panels (SIP)

[George B.]

I have a question about this method of construction. A number of brother electricians and myself were volunteers to help out an injured soldier who lost his legs in this on going war. This SIP type construction is unfamiliar to us for the proper way that the wiring may be done. Any web sites I've checked just say that there are wire chases at 16" & 44". Well the walls are all up and sided. so there is no pre drilling that can be done. We already got it all wired and cut in our own chases. I am just wondering if what we did has breached any structural integrity. I don't know who is dealing with the local inspectors, But I'm kind of wondering what they know. If any of you have any experience with this I'd like to hear about it. Thanks

 

[chris500]

I found this in one of the SIP technical manuals.

Work with your trade contractors ?
Drywall and siding installers may find SIPs
easier to work with, since they do not need
to locate studs. However, electricians and
plumbers may need to make some
alterations. Most panels include a formed
chase in the core for wiring, but insets for
boxes and additional channels must be
mechanically routed, then resealed with
aerosol foam. If placement of plumbing
pipes in SIPs panels instead of interior
walls is necessary, significant routing and
foaming may be required.

 

[George B.]

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Thanks for the info. You know that the carpenter will wait for us RIGHT! This type of construction seems just to be another inconvience for us.