Structural Insulated Panels
Repair and Maintenance of SIPs
As with any construction method, the
long-term performance of the building
will be largely dependent on repair and
maintenance as necessary.
It is important to:
• Regularly check and clean guttering
and rainwater down pipes. This
ensures that water runoff is collected
and diverted away from the building.
• Flashings around the roof should be
checked and repaired or replaced as
required.
• If the building is clad in render, any
cracks or damage to the render should
be repaired promptly.
To be expected, the external build up is
likely to wear out well in advance of a
main SIPs structure.
Because of the longevity and durability
of SIPs, the strength of SIPs buildings
are proving legendary around the
globe. They can withstand hurricanes,
tornadoes and earthquakes. Provided
the installation remains weather-tight
and all maintenance is carried out
properly, a life of at least 60 years may
be expected for SIPs buildings.
Building quality
Snagging could be a thing of the past
for builders and contractors who use
SIPs
Resistance to airborne sound: Hemsec
test data indicates that separating
walls, with additional plasterboard
and soundproof linings will provide
excellent sound resistance.
Longevity of Finished
Buildings
Before a SIPs building is constructed
on-site, it is important that its
component parts are packaged correctly
and are transported and stored safely.
Handling SIPs
During construction, the SIP structure
is likely to be exposed to poor weather
conditions and may become wet. When
general precautions are followed this
is not an issue for SIPs. If any panels
do get wet, it is important to ensure
that they are allowed to dry thoroughly.
Panels should not be tightly wrapped in
plastic, but loosely covered to promote
the movement of air and drying.
9
99% of home owners report snags and
defects…. When we consider that in the
2019 Customer Satisfaction Survey by
the NHBC shows that 99% of customers
reported snags and defects in their
home to their builders after moving
in, quality is a big issue in the UK
construction industry.
70% of those surveyed reported
between six and fifteen problems, and
more than a quarter of them (26%)
reported more than 16 problems.