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