SIPs in Hurricane area
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29 Dec 2010 10:53 PM

I am looking at building a ICF house with a SIP roof on the Texas gulf coast. My concern about the SIP roof is the connection to the ICF walls. I doesn’t seem to me that the connection can be made strong enough to withstand the 140-150mph wind loads. I have searched but have not been able to find any research documents or design guidance that shows the strength of this connection. Can someone point me in the right direction?


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Scott

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30 Dec 2010 06:03 AM

Scott;

 

read the attached FEMA report regarding SIPs and hurricane mitigation

I can send the full report to  you in a PDF format if you PM your email address to us

Chris Kavala<br>[email protected]<br>1-877-321-SIPS<br />
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30 Dec 2010 07:18 AM
Hey Scott:

Chris's report is a great example of SIP construction and strength. SIPs should be the first consideration when building in high wind areas.

We've built in high wind areas (coastal Florida, coastal Washington, the High Sierras...) and haven't found any building code requirements that we couldn't meet or exceed with SIP construction. Of course, your SIPs package should be reviewed by an engineer registered in Texas and conversant with panelized construction.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

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30 Dec 2010 05:24 PM
Posted By mslgaltx on 29 Dec 2010 10:53 PM

I am looking at building a ICF house with a SIP roof on the Texas gulf coast. My concern about the SIP roof is the connection to the ICF walls. I doesn’t seem to me that the connection can be made strong enough to withstand the 140-150mph wind loads. I have searched but have not been able to find any research documents or design guidance that shows the strength of this connection. Can someone point me in the right direction?


Thanks,

Scott



Scott;

we too supply SIPs along the Gulf Coast as well, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas........... last year we supplied 7 tractor trailer loads to a builder in Sabine Pass, TX. and after the first of the year supplying a home to a builder in Crystal Beach, Texas (walls and roof)
My own home is designed to 140 mph wind loads, exceeding thecurrent  code requirement.
 
We have all services in place as needed

- drafting & design
- Engineering service (including Texas)
- supply
- optional installation (Texas, FL., MS., AL., GA., LA.)

You may want to consider SIP walls as well
Chris Kavala<br>[email protected]<br>1-877-321-SIPS<br />
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30 Dec 2010 07:16 PM


Scott,

Although this detail is for masonry it is very similar to ICF construction.

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01 Jan 2011 08:40 PM
Thanks for the replies. JeffD, that is kind of what I was looking for. I was able to search and find some other documentation and guidance on sip construction that answered my questions. Thanks again.

Scott
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03 Jan 2011 09:58 AM

There are a number of ways we have achieved attaching SIPS roofs to ICF walls. It depends some on the overhang and how much exposure there is to the under side of the overhang and the type of connecting spline being used in the SIP. Typically we can achieve the desired loading with our SIPS screws attaching to a treated plate that is bolted to the top of the ICF wall. We also have provided the gable end walls and the same method has allowed for anchoring easily to the ICF. We have provide many projects along the gulf coast and have worked my customers wanting to achieve a greater windstorm resistant home than required by the TDI.

Thad Chambers
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04 Jan 2011 08:20 PM
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