Installing Siding On Sip Panels

The panels are then attached with big sips screws through the longer panel just inside the dimensional lumber placed in the corner and into the dimensional lumber in the second panel.

Installing siding on sip panels.

Sips need to be fully supported during installation. Give the panels plenty of support and don t let them sag for 8 foot panels two stickers are enough but for 12 to 16 foot panels use three stickers. The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. A cold roof is achieved by adding strapping and another layer of sheathing over the sips.

Sip homes are built every day and every single sip home has siding. One panel will run long and the other panel will butt up against the previous one. This portion covers the steps we. Typical installation is done with galvanized ring shank nails.

This is a pretty common procedure when using roof sips. This will create an air space over your panels which will allow them dry out if moisture escapes. If you have any doubts about a particular type of siding contact a the sip manufacturer and b the siding manufacturer to verify that the products will work. Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better.

For longer panels don t go more than 6 or 8 feet between stickers. Also make sure to set the panels in place in order start in the corners or valleys and work outward. The panels slip over a wall plate which needs to be set half an inch from the building edge to ensure that the panels are fully supported. Align and attach the panels at the corner.

Lay panels flat on stickers no closer than three inches to the ground. This is part 3 of how to build a shed playhouse.