COMMERCIAL SIPS PRODUCTS
Floor Systems Using structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
Techbuilt highly recommends the using Dietrich’s Steel’s “Trade Ready” steel floor joist system for building with our structural insulated panels. While preferred, for years Techbuilt SIP projects have been constructed using all of the standard floor methodologies including conventional lumber, engineered lumber, wood floor trusses and metal web floor trusses.
By increasing the height of its wall panels by 1’ and framing the steel floor joist within the structural, insulated wall panel framework, Techbuilt achieves standard interior heights, greater structural strength, and superior energy efficiency compared to conventional framing practices. Building with structural insulated panels helps build a greener tomorrow.
We can also manufacture our structural insulated panels for floor sections.
SIP sections 8’ wide and up to 30’ in length can be built in our manufacturing facility with 3/4” tongue and groove OSB or plywood screwed and glued to the floor joist and rim joist assembly. This provides substantial savings in erection time, improves job site safety, and adds to the overall efficiency of the construction project, a core aspect of building green.
TECHBUILT™ structural Insulated Wall Panels Systems
Exterior Walls Techbuilt Systems' standard exterior wall structural insulated panel are 7 1/4" thick. Other SIP thickness sizes are available, depending on the individual customer needs. All window, door openings, and headers are built into our structural insulated panels. For ease of construction, an electrical chase is factory routed into each SIP.
In most cases it is not necessary to use exterior sheathing, however, all structural insulated panels should be wrapped in the field with house wrap as a good building practice.
Wall SIPS are custom made specific to each structure's architectural plans. Lengths may vary from 3" to 40' or more, and while SIP heights of 8', 9', and 10' are standard, Techbuilt will build wall heights of any size to suit your needs. Our design flexibility allows for curved walls and are also available as part of our standard structural insulated panel offering.
All types of exterior finishes; aluminum siding, brick, cedar shake, metal siding, stone, stucco, vinyl or wood siding are compatible with the Techbuilt structural insulated panelized wall system. Gable Panels Typically Techbuilt structural insulated gable wall panels are the same thickness as the exterior walls below them. All necessary structural support for roof load beams, and any openings are incorporated into them, saving time to construct the building and reducing waste.
TECHBUILT™ Structured Insulated Roof Panels
Structural Insulated Roof panels from Techbuilt are 4’ wide, 12” thick and up to 36’ long. These SIPS are supported by ridge and purlin (mid-span) glue laminated beams. Gable, Hip, Mansard, Arched and Flat roofs can all be constructed using Techbuilt's structural insulated roof panels.
By design all Techbuilt Systems’ structural insulated roof designs are vaulted in the interior. The vaulted area can be left vaulted and showcase the expansiveness of your rooms or a floor can be constructed within to create a loft area, increasing square footage of living space within the same sized envelope.
As an added benefit, skylights and dormers are easily incorporated into Techbuilt structural insulated roof panel systems.