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kielarsp

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10/05/2009 6:29 PM
I was wondering what is the best type of boxes to use for a s.i.p home?

cmkavala

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10/05/2009 6:48 PM
Posted By kielarsp on 10/05/2009 6:29 PM I was wondering what is the best type of boxes to use for a s.i.p home? If its OSB a cut- in , or any box with a side spacing tab for drywall, if furred or metal sips use an 1-1/2" x 4x 4 sq.box with plaster ring

Chris Kavala chris@southernsips dot com 1-877-321-SIPS

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10/05/2009 7:10 PM
box with tab

Chris Kavala chris@southernsips dot com 1-877-321-SIPS

tmsu

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10/06/2009 1:09 PM
Posted By kielarsp on 10/05/2009 6:29 PM I was wondering what is the best type of boxes to use for a s.i.p home? Ditto on what Chris recommended. I traced the box and cut with a roto-zip. Worked great. In order to secure the box extra I also put a screw through the opposite side of the tab into the OSB. Remember to foam the chase.

JeffD

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10/08/2009 3:45 PM
What out for commercial boxes they are designed for 5/8" thick drywall.

Metal SIP Building Designer jeff@panelfusion(dot com)

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