Hello all,

New member here.

An old question but still relevant, can anyone recommend a steel SIP supplier in CA or neighboring state? I've been searching around the net but have not found anyone manufacturing residential steel SIPs in CA. Or alternatively, a rough idea of shipping costs from further afield?

It's for a new home I'm designing. To be located in the Sierra Foothills, approx 2000 - 2400 sf. I'm only interested in steel. Due to our persistent drought (= high fire danger, high insurance costs and termites) wood SIPs are not an option.

Thanks in advance.

D

The only steel SIP plants that I know of are located in the southeast (Georgia, Florida).

Most SIPs are going to be OSB with EPS and a few will be OSB with polyurethane cores.


Have you looked into ICF? It's fire rated for 2-4 hours and would be much stronger than any steel or wood SIP structure. They are also termite resistant.

Their are several metal skin panel manufacturers closer than Georgia. However, none that I know of have title 24 compliance. Hence, if a metal skin SIP is the only one you'll consider, You may have a very long wait.

Al

I have a source for metal SIPs with title 24 compliance I will PM you

I'm interested in CA Title 24 compliant metal SIP source as well .. no rush but Chris if you could message me that info, it will be much appreciated.

Chris, Have been reading your posts for a while. Could you please mail me title 24 metal sip manufacturer in CA? Thanks.

Is this SIP supplier in California using EPS or Polyurethane cores?

Posted By Lbear on 29 Mar 2015 01:59 AM
Is this SIP supplier in California using EPS or Polyurethane cores?

EPS, and has the exact same profile as Permatherm's panel

Posted By cmkavala on 29 Mar 2015 07:44 AM

Posted By Lbear on 29 Mar 2015 01:59 AM
Is this SIP supplier in California using EPS or Polyurethane cores?

EPS, and has the exact same profile as Permatherm's panel

What is the company name?

Posted By Lbear on 29 Mar 2015 11:52 AM

Posted By cmkavala on 29 Mar 2015 07:44 AM

Posted By Lbear on 29 Mar 2015 01:59 AM
Is this SIP supplier in California using EPS or Polyurethane cores?

EPS, and has the exact same profile as Permatherm's panel

What is the company name?

all inquiries and sales go directly thru PermaTherm and not thru licensed manufacturing plant

Ok, I realize that I'm a little late to this party, and it's been awhile since I posted here.....Having said that I'd like to add an FYI to the proceedings here....In addition to the California Title 24 Energy code there is something called "HCD Title 25" (HCD = Housing and Community Development} This is State Agency that inspects and licenses ALL manufactured Housing systems that involve a closed wall system, whether it is a turnkey modular home, or a closed panels (SIP) ...There is an approval and inspection process, and every panel has to have an HCD sticker...Needless to say this adds some costs but since building costs are high in California anyway, so are energy costs so, all things considered, SIPs still pencil for many projects (I'll not get into a sales pitch here)......Another important issue is the engineering, testing, and reports necessary to meet seismic zone requirements......As for The very real concerns about the fire danger in California...Those issues have been addressed to the satisfaction of homebuyers who've built SIP homes in those areas, we're also talking about some pretty stringent code requirements......In any event, I hope that helps, I'll be happy to reply to any comments or questions in connection with any of this either online or via private messaging...

Hi Chris, I'm also interested in finding a steel SIP supplier in California. When you have an opportunity, would you please PM me that info? Thank you! - Jennifer

I would like a PM as well Chris with that information. I am currently working on building a SIP home in southern Nevada and have received one quote from Insulspan and awaiting one from Premiere. The more I read on the metal SIPs the more I like them. Any info is appreciated.

Try MGO SIP. which is fireproof, termiteproof