cmkavala
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| 01 Mar 2012 05:54 PM |
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4 men easily handling this 6" thick x 40'- 3" tall wall panel . Project being done in Roach, Missouri
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SimonD
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| 02 Mar 2012 12:06 AM |
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The strength to weight ratio of metal SIPs is hard to beat. The only thing that could currently beat them would be 'carbon-fiber' faced SIPs, but when cost is factored, metal SIPs still come out on top. |
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johnsmith_2010
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| 02 Mar 2012 02:38 AM |
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Really nice post thanks for posting that stuff. I like that kind of amazing and useful posts thanks for sharing.
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cmkavala
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| 02 Mar 2012 07:08 AM |
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Easily tilts up with man lift and then lifted into track by 2 men  |
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Alton
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| 02 Mar 2012 09:36 AM |
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Chris,
I see in this application that the red iron furnishes the structure for the building while the SIPs furnishes the insulation and finish. How tall can the panel you use be and still carry the load without the red iron? I ask this because most two-storey homes are not supported by red iron. |
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cmkavala
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| 02 Mar 2012 09:42 AM |
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Posted By Alton on 02 Mar 2012 09:36 AM
Chris,
I see in this application that the red iron furnishes the structure for the building while the SIPs furnishes the insulation and finish. How tall can the panel you use be and still carry the load without the red iron? I ask this because most two-storey homes are not supported by red iron.
Alton;
That would depend on wind load, the less the wind load the higher the allowable wall (span) without additional support |
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cmkavala
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| 02 Mar 2012 11:43 AM |
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Alton;
Two story homes have a floor system that is utilized as a diaphragm, laterally bracing the walls from the back side, we have successfully done up to 3 stories ( 30 foot tall) in 130 mph wind zone. |
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Alton
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| 02 Mar 2012 05:12 PM |
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Chris,
That makes sense to me. What about two-storey great rooms that seem to be in style now. Also two-storey foyers. How does one achieve lateral wind bracing then?
When a panel is more than 27' long, are there allowances made for expansion? I know that roof manufacturers will encourage the use of hidden fasteners that allow the metal roof panel to slip instead of using screws through the metal. Just trying to learn - not being critical. |
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cmkavala
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| 02 Mar 2012 07:04 PM |
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Posted By Alton on 02 Mar 2012 05:12 PM
Chris,
That makes sense to me. What about two-storey great rooms that seem to be in style now. Also two-storey foyers. How does one achieve lateral wind bracing then?
When a panel is more than 27' long, are there allowances made for expansion? I know that roof manufacturers will encourage the use of hidden fasteners that allow the metal roof panel to slip instead of using screws through the metal. Just trying to learn - not being critical.
Alton; There is a backside brace in the 1-1/2" interior furred area |
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Alton
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| 02 Mar 2012 08:05 PM |
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Chris,
Thanks. |
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