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SIPs on ICFs
Last Post 13 Jul 2007 09:30 AM by bnc_skc. 4 Replies.
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10 Jul 2007 07:21 PM

Is using icfs as a below grade foundation system (for a crawl space) also insulating the floor. Then using sips for the structure a viable way to go. The home will be a large single story ranch design. I will be building in North Carolina (scotland county) not far from Rockingham and Pinehurst.
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10 Jul 2007 07:47 PM
The insulating characterisitcs of ICFs below grade eliminates the insulkation requirement in the first floor diaphram!
Take Care<br>Jim<br><br>Design/Build/Consulting<br>"Not So Big" Design Proponent
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10 Jul 2007 08:07 PM
Jim, sorry i shoud have more specific. The crawl space floor would be insulated. The wall structure would be sips.
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12 Jul 2007 07:19 PM
I believe I understood it that way, so if the crawl walls are ICFs, you do not need to insulate the wood? first or main floor, insulating the rat slab is a good practice especially depending on whether you will be using a ventilated or unventilated crawl area. In this case a ventilated crawl causes other insulation issues.
Take Care<br>Jim<br><br>Design/Build/Consulting<br>"Not So Big" Design Proponent
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13 Jul 2007 09:30 AM
There is some good information on closed (unvented) crawlspaces available at http://crawlspaces.org.

This site has links to North Carolina specific information also.

Bruce Cain
ICF Building Systems
Mt. Juliet, TN

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