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Table of Contents-Construction Details

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Panelspastonconcretefoundation/floorperpendicular ..................................... .PP1 ..........41 Panelspastonconcretefoundation/floorparallel .................................................... PP2 ..........42 Panelspastonwoodfoundation/floorperpendicular ........................................... .PP3 ..........43 Panelspastonwoodfoundation/floorparallel ......................................................... PP4 ..........44 UpperPanelsonsubfloor/Hangingfloorperpendicular/LowerPanels ......... PHF1 ..........45 UpperPanelsonsubfloor/Hangingfloorparallel/LowerPanels ....................... PHF2 ..........46 Conventionalframed Panelsonsubfloor/floorperpendicularonconcretefoundation ..........................PF1 ..........47 Panelsonsubfloor/floorparallelonconcretefoundation .......................................PF2 ..........48 Panelsonsubfloor/floorperpendicularonwoodfoundation ........................................PF3 ..........49 Panelsonsubfloor/floorparallelonwoodfoundation .............................................PF4 ..........50 UpperPanelsonsubfloor/floorperpendicular/LowerPanels ............................ PSF1 ..........51 UpperPanelsonsubfloor/floorparallel/LowerPanels ......................................... PSF2 ..........52 Slab Panelonslab/singletreatedplate ...................................................................................PC1 ..........53 SIPfloor Wallpanelonfloorpanel/concretefoundation ..........................................................FP1 ..........54 Wallpanelonfloorpanel/Beam .......................................................................................FP2 ..........55

Splines Blockspline ...............................................................................................................................SP1 ..........56 Surfacespline ...........................................................................................................................SP2 ..........57 Double2x4spline ..................................................................................................................SP3 ..........58 Lumberspline 2ply .....................................................................................................................................SP4 ..........59 3ply .....................................................................................................................................SP5 ..........60 Foundationspline ...................................................................................................................SP6 ..........61

WallAssemblies TypicalWalldoubletopplate .................................................................................................WA1 ..........62 TypicalWalldoublebeveledtopplate ...............................................................................WA2 ..........63 Typicalfoundation ......................................................................................................................WA3 ..........64

WallCorner ButtCorner 3D .............................................................................................................................................CD1 ..........65 2D .............................................................................................................................................CD2 ..........66 FlyByCorner 3D .............................................................................................................................................CD3 ..........67 2D .............................................................................................................................................CD4 ..........68

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Table of Contents-Construction DetailsRoofPanelEavedetails Doubletopplate/squarecuteave/Rafterpast .................................................................. RP1 ..........69 Doubletopplate/Beveledblocking/squarecuteave ...................................................... RP2 ..........70 Beveledtopplate/squarecuteave ......................................................................................... RP3 ..........71 Doubletopplate/plumbcuteave .......................................................................................... RP4 ..........72 Doubletopplate/squarecuteave/Framedoverhang .................................................... RP5 ..........73 Doubletopplate/squarecuteave/Fasciablocking .......................................................... RP6 ..........74

RoofPanelRakeextension SingleTopplate/Roofpaneloverhang ................................................................................. .RP7 ..........75 SingleTopplate/CRoofpanel/Ladderframedoverhang .......................................... RP8 ..........76 SingleTopplate/Roofpanel/2x4outlookeroverhang .................................................. RP9 ..........77

RoofPaneltoRidge RoofPanelRidge/RidgeBeam/RidgeVoid ..........................................................................RB1 ..........78 RoofPanelCantileveredRidge/DoubleBeveledLumberRidge ..................................RB2 ..........79 RoofPanelRidge/RidgeBeam/Paneloverlay ......................................................................RB3 ..........80

RoofPaneltoMidspanBeam Surfacespline. .................................................................................................................................RB4 ..........81 Nospline ..........................................................................................................................................RB5 ..........82

RoofTrusses Typicaleave .....................................................................................................................................RT1 ..........83 Typicalendwall ..............................................................................................................................RT2 ..........84 LadderFramerakeextension .....................................................................................................RT3 ..........85 Droppedgablew/outlooker ...................................................................................................RT4 ..........86

Electrical WireChaselocations ................................................................................................................. WC1 ..........87 MarkingWireChases................................................................................................................. WC2 ..........88 ElectricalBox ................................................................................................................................. WC3 ..........89

Plumbing Ventstackindivisionwall .............................................................................................................PL1 ..........90 PlumbingChase ...............................................................................................................................PL1 ..........90 Ventstack/Roofpenetration ......................................................................................................PL2 ..........91

DivisionWalls PanelstoDivisionwalls .............................................................................................................. DW1 ..........92 RoofTrusstoDivisionwalls ..................................................................................................... DW2 ..........93

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SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

FASTEN PANEL TO EACH TRUSS W/ (1) 8" TRUFAST SIP PANEL

SCREW

112" HORIZONTAL WIRE CHASE FACTORY INSTALLED

CONCRETE FOUNDATION DESIGNEDAND SUPPLIED BY OTHERS

1'-4"

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO SILL PLATE W/ USP WS3 SCREWS

FLOOR TRUSS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR

TREATED 2X W/ SILL SEALER BENEATH

EPS WALL PANEL

MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM

2x4 RIBBON

NOTE: SEE FASTEN SCHEDULE FOR ALL CONNECTIONS

GYPSUM WALL BOARD OR OTHER APPROVED THERMAL BARRIER (BY OTHERS).

CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN ALL PLATES

CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN SUBFLOOR & TRUSS

NOTE: MINIMUM FOUNDATION THICKNESS OF 10" FOR R-26 PANEL

ANCHOR BOLTS DESIGNED AND SUPPLIED BY OTHERS.

EPS STANDARD

AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY

DETAIL: PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS/CONRETE

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 2/26/09

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PHONE: (712) 859-3219 FAX: (712) 859-3275 WWW.EPSBUILDINGS.COM


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SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE.

FASTEN PANEL TO TRUSS W/ 8" TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW

16" O.C.


1'-4"

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO SILL PLATE W/ USP WS3 SCREWS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR


EPS WALL PANEL

ENDWALL FLOOR TRUSS, FASTEN THROUGH SKIN INTO BOTTOM PLATE W/ 16d, 6" O.C.







NOTE: MINIMUM FOUNDATION THICKNESS OF 10" FOR R-26 PANEL

NOTE: FLOOR BLOCKING WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THIS DETAIL. SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE PER JOB.



DETAIL: PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS PARALLEL/CONCRETE

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

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ALLS

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

FASTEN PANEL TO EACH TRUSS W/ (1) 8" TRUFAST SIP PANEL

SCREW

1'-4"

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ USP WS3 SCREWS

FLOOR TRUSS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL

EPS FOUNDATION WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x8 TOP PLATES, SEE FOUNDATION PANEL DETAIL FOR FASTENING

2x4 RIBBON



2X CAP PLATE RIPPED TO WIDTH OF PANEL


CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (QB-300)




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UPDATED: 12/16/08

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PANEL PAST/FLOOR TRUSS/FOUNDATION PANEL

ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES,102 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK, GRAETTINGER, IA 51342PHONE: (712) 859-3219 FAX: (712) 859-3275 WWW.EPSBUILDINGS.COM


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SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ USP WS3

SCREWS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL

FASTEN PANEL TO TRUSS W/ 9" TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW 16"

O.C.


ENDWALL FLOOR TRUSS, FASTEN THROUGH SKIN INTO BOTTOM PLATE W/ 16d, 6" O.C.


EPS FOUNDATION

WALL PANEL


CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN ALL

PLATES








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PANEL PAST/FL. TRUSS PAR./FOUNDATION PANEL




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FLOOR TRUSS HANGER, SEE FLOOR TRUSS MFG. DRAWINGS FOR SPECS.

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ USP WS3

SCREWS

FLOOR TRUSS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL



EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE






EPS STANDARD


DETAIL: PANEL/HANGING FLOOR TRUSS/PANEL

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 2/26/09

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SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"3

4" T&G SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL




EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

FLOOR TRUSS


FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ USP WS3

SCREWS






DETAIL:

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PHF2

PANEL/FLOOR TRUSS PARALLEL/PANEL




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PRE-CUT 716" OSB RIM, FIELD SHEATH

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE



1'-4"FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS

W/ USP WS3 SCREWS3

4" T&G SUBFLOOR


EPS WALL PANEL

FLOOR TRUSSUSP JUS46 HANGER

CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN TRUSS AND PLATE


MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN SUBFLOOR & TRUSS



CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN PLATES & SUBFLOOR

SPF#2 2X4 RIBBON


DETAIL: PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS/CONCRETE

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 4/13/09

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SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE


1'-4"FASTEN BASE PLATE

TO TRUSS W/ USP WS3 SCREWS

FLOOR TRUSS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR


EPS WALL PANEL






CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN TRUSS AND PLATE







DETAIL: PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS PAR./CONCRETE

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 4/13/09

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1'-4"

FLOOR TRUSS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE, FASTEN SKINS TO BASE PLATE W/ 8d

NAILS 6" O.C.

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS W/ USP WS3 SCREWS, 2 PER TRUSS

USP JUS46 HANGER





EPS FOUNDATION

WALL PANEL








SPF#2 2X4 RIBBON


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PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS/FOUNDATION PANEL



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1'-4"

FLOOR TRUSS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE, FASTEN SKINS TO BASE PLATE W/ 8d

NAILS 6" O.C.

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS W/ USP WS3 SCREWS, 1 ROWS 12" O.C. EA ROW





EPS FOUNDATION WALL PANEL


CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SW-450) BETWEEN ALL PLATES








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PF4

PANEL/TYPICAL FL. TRUSS PAR./FOUNDATION PAN.




ALLS

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ USP WS3

SCREWS

FLOOR TRUSS

34" T&G

SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL


EPS WALL PANEL





SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE







SPF#2 2X4 RIBBON


DETAIL: PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS/PANEL

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 4/13/09

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SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"3

4" T&G SUBFLOOR

EPS WALL PANEL




EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

FASTEN BASE PLATE TO TRUSS W/ USP WS3 SCREWS, 1 ROWS 12" O.C. EA ROW

FASTEN TO SILL PLATE W/ (2) ROWS 16d, 6" O.C.










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PSF2

PANEL/TYPICAL FLOOR TRUSS PARALLEL/PANEL




ALLS

TREATED BASE PLATE, FASTEN TO CONCRETE W/ ANCHOR BOLTS


1'-4"

SILL SEALER AND "PEEL & SEAL" UNDERNEATH

EPS WALL PANEL




NOTE: "PEAL & SEAL" IS USED UNDER PANEL TO PREVENT PANELS FROM WICKING MOISTURE.



EPS STANDARD


DETAIL: PANEL/CONCRETE

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 2/26/09

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2x8 RIM BOARD

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE


1'-4"FASTEN BASE PLATE TO FLOOR

PANEL W/ USP WS3 SCREWS


EPS WALL PANEL

CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) FLOOR PANEL AND PLATE



CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN PLATES & FLOOR PANEL



FASTEN FLOOR PANEL TO SILL PLATE W/ TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW

EPS FLOOR PANEL



DETAIL: FLOOR PANEL / CONCRETE

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

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2x8 RIM BOARD

SPF#2 2x BASE PLATE

1'-4"FASTEN BASE PLATE TO FLOOR

PANEL W/ USP WS3 SCREWS

BEAM

EPS WALL PANEL

CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) FLOOR PANEL AND BEAM



CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450) BETWEEN PLATES & FLOOR PANEL



FASTEN FLOOR PANEL TO SILL PLATE W/ TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW

EPS FLOOR PANEL


DETAIL: FLOOR PANEL / BEAM

SCALE: N.T.S.

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2' +/-

FACTORY INSTALLED WIRECHASE

BLOCK SPLINE

18"



FASTEN PANEL SKINS TO SPLINE W/ 8d OR .113x238"

R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.

NOTE: WALL PANELS ONLY (10' TALL MAX)


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UPDATED: 12/16/08

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BLOCK SPLINE ASSEMBLY




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34" PLYWOOD SURFACE

SPLINE

18"



R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.

4" PEEL & SEAL ON INTERIOR (ROOF PANEL ONLY)

SILICONE SEALANT ON EXTERIOR (ROOF PANEL ONLY)

FACTORY INSTALLED WIRE CHASE

NOTE: ROOF PANELS ONLY (SHORT SPANS)


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SURFACE SPLINE ASSEMBLY



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DOUBLE SPF#2 2X4 SPLINE


R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.

18"

2' +/-

NOTE: WALL PANELS ONLY


DETAIL:

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SP3

DOUBLE 2X4 SPLINE ASSEMBLY




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DOUBLE 2X LUMBER SPLINE

18"

(2) BEADS OF MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM AND (2)

ROWS 16d NAILS 12" O.C.

2' +/-MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM


R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.



ALTERNATIVE WIRE CHASE

NOTE: WALL PANELS, ROOF PANELS & FOUNDATION PANELSNOTE: OPTIONAL WIRE CHASE IS USED IN ROOF & FOUNDATION PANELS


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DOUBLE LUMBER SPLINE ASSEMBLY



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TRIPLE 2X LUMBER SPLINE

18"

2' +/-


R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.



(2) BEADS OF MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM AND (2)

ROWS 16d NAILS 12" O.C.

NOTE: WALL PANELS, ROOF PANELS & FOUNDATION PANELS


ALTERNATIVE WIRE CHASE


DETAIL:

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UPDATED: 12/16/08

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SP5

TRIPLE LUMBER SPLINE ASSEMBLY




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FASTEN EXT. PANEL SKINS TO STUDS W/ 1

34" S.S NAILS 6" O.C.

FASTEN INT. PANEL SKINS TO STUDS W/ 10d GALV. NAILS 6" O.C.

SILICONE SEALANT

SILICONE SEALANT

EXTERIOR

INTERIORQB-300 ADHESIVE

QB-300 ADHESIVE SINGLE TREATED 2X8 LUMBER STUD

TREATED 2X8 LAMINATED STUD

TREATED 2X8 LAMINATED STUD

OPTIONAL VERTICAL WIRE CHASE


DETAIL:

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UPDATED: 12/16/08

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FOUNDATION SPLINE ASSEMBLY



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716" OSB SKINS INT. & EXT. (STANDARD)

FASTEN PANEL SKINS TO TOP PLATE W/ 8d OR .113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.

FASTEN PANEL SKINS TO BASE PLATE W/ 8d OR .113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.


(2) CONTINUOUS BEADS OF CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (SF-450)


558" EPS

2X6 BASE PLATE PLANED TO 512"

2X6 TOP PLATE PLANED TO 512"

2X8 CAP PLATE RIPPED TO 612"

RECESSES CAVITY

RECESSES CAVITY

FASTEN CAP PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x314" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.

EPS STANDARD


DETAIL:

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UPDATED: 12/16/08

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TYPICAL WALL/DOUBLE TOP PLATE




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558" EPS


RECESSES CAVITY

RECESSES CAVITY


DOUBLE BEVELED TOP PLATE



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TYPICAL WALL/DOUBLE BEVELED TOP PLATE



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ADHESIVE QB-300


738" EPS

TREATED 2X8 BASE PLATE PLANED TO 7 14"



RECESSES CAVITY34" FOUNDATION GRADE TREATED

PLYWOOD5 8" CDX PLYWOOD

FASTEN CAP PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x314"

R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.


FASTEN TOP PLATE TO STUDS W/ (3) 20d NAILS PER STUD

RECESSES CAVITY

ADHESIVE QB-300

FASTEN INTERIOR SKIN TO TOP PLATE W/ 10d GALV. NAILS

FASTEN EXTERIOR SKIN TO TOP PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS

FASTEN BOTH SKIN TO BASE PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS


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TYPICAL FOUNDATION PANEL




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1916" EPS RECESSION

PLACE STUD IN 1 916" FOAM RECESSIONSTUD MUST BE FLUSH WITH BOTTOM OF EPS

CUT 1 12"xPLATE WIDTH NOTCH ON INTERIOR SHEETING ON 1 12" EPS RECESSION SIDE

FASTEN 2nd STUD TO INTERIOR FACE OF PANEL TO STUD W/ 16d OR 31 4"x.131 R.S. 8" O.C.

DOUBLE SPF#2 2x TOP PLATES, (1) PLATE ROUTED INTO PANEL, (1) OVER TOP OF PANEL, FASTEN PANELS TO PLATES 8d OR .113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C., & MINIMAL EXPANDING BOTH SIDES. NAIL 1ST PLATE TO STUDS W/ (3) 16d OR 31 4"x.131 R.S. EA STUD AND PLATES TOGETHER W/ 16d OR 3 14 "x.131 R.S. 2 ROWS 12" O.C. EA

8d OR .113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C., & MINIMAL EXPANDING BOTH SIDES

8d OR .113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C., & MINIMAL EXPANDING BOTH SIDES


DETAIL: CORNER DETAIL

SCALE: N.T.S.

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FASTEN PANEL SKINS TO STUDS

W/ 8d OR .113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.


FASTEN STUD TO PANEL W/ 16d OR .131x31 4" R.S. NAILS 12" O.C.


FASTEN PANEL SKINS TO SPLINE W/ 8d OR .113x238" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.

TRU-FAST LD-9000(9") SIP SCREW 12" O.C.

1/2" SET BACK FOR PANEL SKIN


DETAIL: CORNER DETAIL (STANDARD)

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 4/13/09

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1916" EPS RECESSION

NAIL WITH 10d GLAV NAILS, 4" O.C. INT, 1 34" S.S. NAILS 4" O.C. EXT, ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES

"A" PANEL

NAIL WITH 10D GALV 6" O.C. INT,134" S.S. NAILS 6" O.C. EXT, &ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES

"A" PANEL

PLACE STUD IN 1916" FOAM RECESSION STUD MUST BE FLUSH WITH BOTTOM OF EPS

CUT 1 12"xPLATE WIDTH NOTCH ON INTERIOR SHEETING ON 1 12" EPS RECESSION SIDE

"C" PANEL

FASTEN 2nd STUD TO INTERIOR FACE OF PANEL TO STUD W/ 16d cc NAILS 12" 0.C.

"C" PANEL

DOUBLE SPF#2 2x8 TOP PLATES, FASTEN PANELS TO WITH 134" S.S. NAILS 4" O.C. EXT, 10d GALV NAILS 4" O.C. INT. ADHESIVE 300 BOTH SIDES NAIL 1ST PANEL TO STUD W/ (3) 20d GALV NAILS EA STUD AND PLATES TOGETHER W/ (2) ROWS 16d GALV 4" O.C. & (3) 38" ROWS ADHESIVE PL-450


DETAIL: FOUNDATION CORNER DETAIL

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 4/13/09

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FASTEN EXT. PANEL SKINS TO STUDS W/ 1 34" S.S

NAILS 6" O.C.

QB-300 ADHESIVE

FASTEN INT. PANEL SKINS TO STUDS W/ 10d GALV. NAILS 6" O.C.

FASTEN STUD TO PANEL W/ 20d NAILS 12" O.C.

QB-300 ADHESIVE

QB-300 ADHESIVE

FASTEN EXT. PANEL SKINS TO STUDS W/ 134" S.S NAILS 6" O.C.

SILICONE SEALANT

FASTEN INT. PANEL SKINS TO STUDS W/ 10d GALV.

NAILS 6" O.C.QB-300 ADHESIVE

SILICONE SEALANT


DETAIL: FOUNDATION CORNER DETAIL (STANDARD)

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 4/13/09

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Construction DetailsROOF


EPS ROOF PANEL


SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA

SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA BOARD

SHEATH RAFTER TAIL TO MATCH PANEL SKIN

ROOF SPLINE EXTENDED OUT PAST PANEL, FIELD CUT.

EPS STANDARD

EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE


CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE (PL-450) BETWEEN ALL PLATES

SEAL WALL/ROOF PANEL CONNECTIONW/ 9" WIDE "PEEL & SEAL"


FILL VOID WITH SPRAY FOAM

FASTEN ROOF PANEL TO TOP PLATE W/ 14" TRUFAST SIP PANEL SCREW


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UPDATED: 2/26/09

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EPS ROOF PANEL


SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA

EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE







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PANEL SCREW

SPF#2 2x8 DOUBLE BEVELED TOP PLATE

EPS WALL PANEL

EPS ROOF PANEL




SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA



DETAIL: BEVELED TOP PLATE/SQ CUT EAVE

SCALE: N.T.S.

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EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE







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EPS ROOF PANEL


SHEATH OVERHANG TO MATCH PANEL SKIN

2x BEVELED @ ROOF PITCH

2x4 FRAMING MEMBER

2x4 NAILER

USP WS3 SCREW

716" OSB SHEATHING

EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE








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FASCIA BLOCKING

1x FASCIA SIZE MAY VARY

EPS WALL PANEL


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DETAIL: DOUBLE TOP PLATE/SQ CUT EAVE

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 2/26/09

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SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE


PANEL SCREW

SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA





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SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE


SPF#2 2x10 FASCIA



SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

SPF#2 2x6 RAKE NAILER

SPF#2 2x6 FASTEN TO PANEL FASCIA



NOTE: 2'-0" MAXIMUM RAKE EXTENSION

EPS STANDARD


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UPDATED: 2/26/09

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WALL PANEL/ROOF "C" PANEL W/ LADDER RAKE





EPS WALL PANEL

SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE



SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

SPF#2 2x6 BLOCKING BETWEEN EVERY OTHER OUTLOOKER

SPF#2 2x4 OUTLOOKER

SPF #2 2x8 (RIPPED) OUTLOOKER BASE

BLOCKING

SPF#2 2x4 OUTLOOKER TOP BLOCKING, BETWEEN EVERY OUTLOOKER

MINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM TO FILL VOIDS IN CAVITY




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FOAM SEAL VOID IN PANELCONNECTION @ RIDGE

FASTEN ROOF PANEL TO GLU-LAM W/ 12" TRUFAST SIP

PANEL SCREW

RIDGE BEAM

18" PEAL & SEAL

NOTE: CHECK WITH EPS ON BEVELED GLU-LAM AVAILABILITY

BEVELED BLOCKING OR BEVELED CUT GLU-LAMGYPSUM WALL BOARD OR

OTHER APPROVED THERMAL BARRIER (BY OTHERS).

EPS ROOF PANEL


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ROOF PANEL/RIDGE BEAM





USP MSTA24 STRAP AT ALL SPLINES

18" PEAL AND SEAL


DOUBLE BEVELED LVLMINIMAL EXPANDING FOAM

GYPSUM BOARD OR OTHER APPROVED THERMAL

BARRIER (BY OTHERS).

EPS ROOF PANEL

TRU-FAST LD-9000 (9") SIP SCREW

RIDGE BEAM 4' MAX


DETAIL: ROOF PANEL W/ LUMBER/RIDGE BEAM

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BEVELED BLOCKING OR BEVELED CUT GLU-LAM


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12


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UPDATED: 12/16/08

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ROOF PANEL OVERLAY/RIDGE BEAM






PANEL SCREW

ROOF BEAM



GYPSUM WALL BOARD OR OTHER APPROVED THERMAL


EPS ROOF PANEL

9" PEEL & SEAL


DETAIL: ROOF PANEL SPLINE AT MIDSPAN BEAM

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ROOF BEAM



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1'

(1) USP RT-16 UPLIFT CLIP PER END PER TRUSS



EPS WALL PANEL


SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE

TRUSS HELD BACK 716" FROM OUTSIDE WALL. SHEATH TRUSS TAILS WITH 716"

OSB, FIELD CUT FROM 4'x8' SHEETS

ROOF SHEATHING NAILED USE USP PLYWOOD CLIPS AT ALL UNSUPPORTED EDGES, SEE FULL

CROSS SECTION FOR SHEATHING TYPE

FIELD CUT OVERHANGPLUMB FROM WALL

SPF#2 2X6 FASCIA

BOARD


EPS STANDARD


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SPF#2 2x TOP PLATE


SPF 2x4 ENDWALL T-BRACING @

APPROXIMATELY 45 ANGLE

USP JUS26JOIST HANGER

ENGINEERED WOOD TRUSS 24" O.C.

716" OSB GABLE

END SHEATHING

2X8 ENDWALL BLOCKING, CUT FROM 16' PCS


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TYPICAL ROOF TRUSS RAKE




SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

SPF#2 2x6 FASTEN TO TOP CHORD OF TRUSS

SPF#2 2x6 RAKE NAILER, 24" O.C., CUT FROM 12' PCS

SHEATHING MUST OVERLAP RAKE, PANEL SEAM MUST NOT OCCUR @ TRUSS/RAKE INTERSECTION

ROOF SHEATHING NAILED USE USP PLYWOOD CLIPS AT ALL UNSUPPORTED EDGES, SEE FULL CROSS SECTION FOR SHEATHING TYPE

716" OSB GABLE

END SHEATHING

EPS STANDARD


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SPF#2 2x6 FASCIA

SPF#2 2x4 BLOCKING BETWEEN ALL OUTLOOKER

SHEATHING MUST OVERLAP RAKE, PANEL SEAM MUST NOT OCCUR @ TRUSS/RAKE INTERSECTION

ROOF SHEATHING NAILED USE USP PLYWOOD CLIPS AT ALL UNSUPPORTED EDGES, SEE FULL CROSS SECTION FOR SHEATHING TYPE

716" OSB GABLE

END SHEATHING

(1) USP RT-15 UPLIFT CLIP PER OUTLOOKER

SPF#2 2x4 OUTLOOKER 24" O.C., CUT FROM 16'

PCS

GABLE END TRUSS DROPPED 312"


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TYPICAL ROOF DROPPED TRUSS



Construction DetailsELECTRICAL

16"

44"

VARIES

2'

VARIES

2'

OPTIONAL HORIZONTAL WIRE CHASE FACTORY INSTALLED

NOTE: HOLES MUST BE DRILLED INTO TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES TO GIVE ACCESS TO CHASES AFTER PANELS ARE SET.

112" VERTICAL WIRE CHASE FACTORY INSTALLED

OPTIONAL HORIZONTAL WIRE CHASE FACTORY INSTALLED


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MARK LOCATIONS ON SUBFLOOR FOR LATER

REFERENCE.


DOUBLE 2X4 SPLINE



NOTE: IF PANELS RUN PAST FLOOR YOU MAY NEED TO MARK THE SILL PLATE FOR LATER REFERENCE


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Construction DetailsELECTRICAL

HORIZONTAL WIRE CHASE

VERTICAL WIRE CHASE

FLOOR TRUSS

FLOOR TRUSS

RIM BOARD


VERTICAL WIRE CHASE

FIELD CUT ACCESS HOLE


VERTICAL WIRE CHASE

FIELD CUT ACCESS HOLE THROUGH BASE PLATE AND SUBFLOOR

ELECTRICAL BOX

ELECTRICAL BOX


VERTICAL WIRE CHASE

FIELD CUT ACCESS HOLE

FLOOR TRUSS

FLOOR TRUSS

RIM BOARD

2X4 RIBBON

2X4 RIBBON



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NOTE: RUNNING PLUMBING LINES IN SIP WALLS IS NOT RECOMMENDED

VERTICAL PLUMBING RUNS

PLUMBING CHASE

EPS WALL PANEL

RIM BOARD

FLOOR TRUSS

INTERIOR DIVISION WALL

VENT STACK


DETAIL: PLUMBING DETAIL

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

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Construction DetailsPLUM

BING

EPS ROOF PANEL

12" MAX

VENT STACK

FILL REMAINING CAVITY WITH APPROVED INSULATION

ROOF FLASHING (BY OTHERS)

FIELD CUT OPENING

NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE INSULATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY APPLICATION WERE TEMPERATURES EXCEED 160 F.


DETAIL: ROOF PENETRATION

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

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Construction DetailsDIVISION W

ALLS

TRUSS BOTTOM CORD

INTERIOR STUD FRAMED DIVISION WALL

2X4 BLOCKING 24" O.C.

USP TR1 TRUSS TIE

GYPSUM BOARD W/ POLYFILM BEHIND (BY OTHERS).

NOTE: DO NOT FASTEN DRYWALL TO BLOCKING OR TRUSS WITHIN 16" OF WALL.

TRUSS BOTTOM CORDUSP TR1 TRUSS TIE

INTERIOR STUD FRAMED DIVISION WALL

GYPSUM BOARD W/ POLYFILM BEHIND (BY OTHERS).

DRYWALL CLIPS


DETAIL: ROOF TRUSS TO DIVISON WALL

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

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Residential Construction Manual

Table of Contents-Construction ManualDescription Page #

I. General Info a. Panel makeup ............................................................................................................................................. 1 b. Fabrication ................................................................................................................................................... 1 c. Thermal Barrier ........................................................................................................................................... 2 d. Bracing and Shoring .................................................................................................................................. 2 e. Before a project can start ........................................................................................................................ 2 f. Delivery .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 i. Unloading ............................................................................................................................................... 3 ii. Handling ................................................................................................................................................ 3 iii. Storage .................................................................................................................................................. 3 g. Material List i. Wall Panels ............................................................................................................................................. 3 ii. Roof Panels ............................................................................................................................................ 3 iii. Foundation Panels.............................................................................................................................. 4 iv. Floor trusses ......................................................................................................................................... 4 v. Roof trusses ........................................................................................................................................... 4 h. Tools i. General tools ......................................................................................................................................... 5 ii. SIP Specific tools ................................................................................................................................. 5 iii. Equipment ............................................................................................................................................ 5 i. Structural loading ........................................................................................................................................ 5 j. Design Consideration................................................................................................................................. 6 II. Connections a. Splines ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 i. Block ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 ii. Surface .................................................................................................................................................... 7 iii. Double 2x4 .......................................................................................................................................... 8 iv. Lumber .................................................................................................................................................. 8 III. Foundation Panels a. General Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 9 b. Plate Assembly .........................................................................................................................................10 c. Base Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................10 d. Water Proofing .........................................................................................................................................11 e. Backfilling ....................................................................................................................................................11 IV. Wall Panels a. Double top plate ......................................................................................................................................12 b. Double Beveled top plate ....................................................................................................................12 c. Panels on subfloor ....................................................................................................................................13 d. Panels past..................................................................................................................................................14 e. Panels on concrete ...................................................................................................................................14 V. Base Plate .............................................................................................................................................................15

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VI. Corners a. Butt Corner.................................................................................................................................................16 b. FlyBy Corner ............................................................................................................................................17 VII. Headers a. Header only ...............................................................................................................................................18 b. Header with panel ...................................................................................................................................19VIII. Upper Floors a. Hanging Floor ............................................................................................................................................20 b. Conventional Floor .................................................................................................................................20 IX. Roof Panels a. Parallel panels ............................................................................................................................................21 b. Perpendicular panels ..............................................................................................................................21 c. Wall to roof details i. Beveled top plate .............................................................................................................................22 ii. Double top plate ..............................................................................................................................23 d. Ridge i. Beam w/ at void ..................................................................................................................................23 ii. Cantilevered w/ lumber ridge ......................................................................................................24 iii. Ridge overlay ....................................................................................................................................24 e. Eave i. Fascia Blocking .....................................................................................................................................25 ii. Rafter tail ............................................................................................................................................25 f. Rake i. Panel Rake ............................................................................................................................................26 ii. Ladder Frame Rake ..........................................................................................................................26 X. Roof Trusses a. Eave detail ..................................................................................................................................................27 b. Rake detail .................................................................................................................................................28 c. BCSI .............................................................................................................................................................28 XI. Floor panels a. Floor panel on foundation ....................................................................................................................29 b. Floor Panel on beam ...............................................................................................................................29 XII. Wiring & plumbing a. Wire Chases ...............................................................................................................................................30 b. Boxes ............................................................................................................................................................31 c. Plumbing .....................................................................................................................................................32 d. Roof Penetrations ....................................................................................................................................33 XIII. Division Walls .......................................................................................................................................................33 XIV. Sealant, Tape, Adhesive & Fasteners a. Onecomponent ......................................................................................................................................35 b. TwoComponent .....................................................................................................................................35 c. Tape .............................................................................................................................................................35 d. Adhesive .....................................................................................................................................................36 XV. Ventilation .............................................................................................................................................................36 XVI. MSDS .............................................................................................................................................................36 XVII. General Recommendations ...........................................................................................................................37 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ....................................................................................................................................39

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1. GeneralInformation

Theinformationprovidedinthismanualistobeusedasageneralguide.RefertodetaileddrawingsprovidedbyEPSforjobspecificinformation.Besuretofollowlocalandstatebuildingcodes.

a. PanelmakeupStructuralinsulatedpanels(SIPs)arehighperformancebuildingpanelsusedinfloors,walls,androofs.Thepanelsaremadebysandwichingacoreofexpandedpolystyrene(EPS),betweentwostructuralskinsoforientedstrandboard(OSB),orplywood.EPSpanelshavestandardoverallthicknessesof41/2,61/2,81/4and101/4.Foundationpanelswillhaveathicknessof83/4.

WallType

Core

Thickness

Overall

Thickness

Panel

MakeUp

WholeWallRValueatexteriortempof7540

WeightPSF

R18 35/8 41/2 7/16OSB,35/8EPS,7/16OSB 18.0 20.6 3.3

R26 55/8 61/2 7/16OSB,55/8EPS,7/16OSB 22.8 24.1 3.5

R33 73/8 81/4 7/16OSB,73/8EPS,7/16OSB 30.1 31.8 3.6

R40 93/8 101/4 7/16OSB,93/8EPS,7/16OSB 38.5 40.0 3.9

b. Fabricatedpanels

Fabricatedpanelsarecuttofiteachprojectandreadytoassemble.Thepaneledgesarefactoryroutedtoacceptplatesandsplines.Windowanddoorroughopeningsarecutoutandrouted.Alongwithhavingpanelscuttofit,verticalandhorizontalwirechasesareinstalledinthepanelstomaketheelectriciansjobeasier.Panelsaretypicallycutfroman8X24masterpanel.AfterapanelcomesofftheCNCmachineitcouldbeaslargeas711wideXtheheightoftheceiling(jumbos).Thepanelsizewillbedeterminedbytheengineer.Becauseeachprojectisuniquepanelsizeswillvary.


Energy Panel Structures, Inc. P.O. Box 238 Graettinger, IA 51342Energy Panel Structures, Inc. PO Box 238; 102 E. Industrial Park SEC: (Residential) Graettinger, IA 51342 Page: 5 (800) 282-3219 * Fax (712) 859-3275 Date: 1/14/09 Web Site: www.epsbuildings.com Replaces: N/A

c. ThermalBarrier

Section26ofthe2006InternationalBuildingCoderequiresallfoamplasticinsulationtobecoveredwithanapprovedminimum15minutethermalbarrier.7/16OSBitselfdoesnotconstitutea15minutethermalbarrier.AllinteriorpanelsurfacesmustbecoveredwithaminimumoftypeXsheetrocktoprovideanadequatethermalbarrier.

d. BracingandShoringAlltheshoringandbracingistheresponsibilityofthegeneralcontractor.AnEPSbuildingpackagehaslittleornowaste.Extrabracingmaterialcanbesentuponrequest.

e. BeforeaprojectcanstartBeforeanengineercangetstartedtheyneedagoodsetofdetaileddrawings.Thesedrawingsneedtohaveafloorplan,foundationplan,elevationsandadoorandwindowroughopeningschedule.Theopeninglocationswillalsoneedtobedimensionedontheplanview.EPSengineersprovidedetailedstructuraldrawingsandpanelshopdrawingstoensureastructurallysoundbuilding.

Aftertheengineerhasalltheinformationadetailedsetofpreliminaryofdrawingswilldrafted.Thesedrawingswillthenbesenttothedealerforapproval.Anapprovalletterwillaccompanythedrawings.Oncetheapprovalletterisreturnedtotheengineertheprojectwillbecompletedandturnedintoproduction.Anychangestothepreliminarydrawingsoverandabovewhatwasorderedwillberequiredandsubsequentchangeorderwillbesenttothedealer.Ifthedrawingsneedengineeringsealsadditionalleadtimesmayapply.

f. DeliveryJobpackageswillbedeliveredwithatypicaltractortrailerandflatbed.Thejobsitewillneedtobetractortraileraccessible.Ifjobsiteaccessisnotpermittedbepreparedtoshuttlepanelsfromanalternatelocationusingasmallervehicleatthecontractorsexpense.



Properunloadingandhandlingequipmentneedstobeonsitebeforethepanelsarrive.EPSdoesnotprovideunloadingserviceswithjobsthathavejumbopanels.EPSpackagesthepanelsforoptimalefficiencyforshippingthereforethepanelsarerarelyinorder.Besuretoleaveroomtosortthepanels.RefertotheToolsandEquipmentsectionforrecommendedunloadingandhandlingequipment.

Oncethepanelshavebeendeliveredproperstorageisimportant.Thepanelsmustbekeptdryandstackedonlevelblocking.EPSwillbundleandshrinkwrapallpanels.Aslitismadeatthebottomoftheshrinkwraptoallowanymoisturewithinthebundletoescape.Theshrinkwrapisfortransportationonlyandshouldberemovedatthejobsite.Thepanelsaretobetarptheloadoncetheyhavebeenunloaded.Itisalsorecommendedtokeepallthelumberandsplinematerialcoveredtokeepanyexcessmoistureoutofthepanels.

g. MaterialsListEPSoffersacompletestructuralframingpackage.ThefollowingitemsareprovidedinastandardEPSpanelpackage.

WallPanels: 2xBaseplate(treatedifrequired) Precutwallpanelswithdoorandwindowcutouts Headers(ifrequired) Splineandstudmaterial 2xmaterialfordoorandwindowbucks 1horizontalwirechase16&44offfloor(optional) 1Verticalwirechasesapproximately4O.C. Double2xtopplate/Singledoublebeveledw/roofpanels Expandingfoamwithdisposablegun(2partoptional) Sealants&caulk,constructionadhesive 2xfoundationsillplate(optional) HanddriveorPaslodenails Seamtape(ifrequired)

RoofPanels: Precutroofpanels 2xpaneledging Splinematerial(2x,LVL,surfaceasrequiredbyspan&loading)



RoofPanelscont: Expandingfoamwithdisposablegun(2partoptional) Wirechaseatspline RidgeorMidspanbeams(ifrequired) Outlooker&rakematerial(ifrequired) Handdriveorpaslodenails

FoundationPanel: Precutfoundationpanel 2x8treatedsillplate 2x8treatedstuds Double2xtopplate 1xtreatedscreedboard 6milpolyfilm Sealants&constructionadhesive Treatedplywoodstrips Handdrivenails

FloorSystem: 2xtreatedsillplate 11/8Rimboard Trussesorjoist Floorbeams(ifrequired) Hangers(ifrequired) Handdriveorpaslodenails Sealants&caulk,constructionadhesive T&GSubfloor(Advantech,plywood,OSB) 2x6Strongbackbracing

RoofTrussSystem: Rooftrusseswith12energyheel Roofsheathing(OSBorCDX) Trussbracing Hangers&Ties Handdriveorpaslodenails Plywoodclipsandspacers SPF#22xFasciaBoard Porchheadersandcolumns



h. ToolsandEquipment

Builderswillutilizethesametoolsthatareusedtobuildstickframedstructuresandotherconventionallyframedbuildings.Inaddition,someadditionalSIPspecifictoolswillbenecessary.Panelsarelargeandheavysospecialliftingequipmentisrecommended.

Generaltools:

Hammer TapeMeasure 4Level HandSaw CaulkingGun/QT Square Electricdrill Sledgehammer

1WoodBit Circularsaw Reciprocatingsaw Prybars Ladders Stringline Chalkline Comealong

SIPspecific:

FoamScoop Chainsaw&guide

FoamGun Hotwireassembly(optional)

Equipment:

Forkliftorcrane Forkextensions

Liftingplates Ratchetstraps

i. Structuralloading

Thebasebuildingisdesignedforthenecessarytopchordliveload,10psfdeadloadonthetopchord,and10psfdeadloadonthebottomchord.InthecaseofSIProofpanelsthepanelisdesignedforthenecessaryliveloadinadditionto15psfoftotaldeadload.

Theliveloadiscalculatedbythecountyorelevationinwhichthebuildingshipstoandthebuildinguseandconditions.EPScanengineerabuildingaboveandbeyondthelocalloadingsuponrequest.ThestructureisassumedtobelocatedinanareadefinedasExposureCandhaveanimportancefactorof1.0.ExposureCisdefinedasanopen,unobstructedarea.



ThewindloadisdesignedforanIBC200690mphwind,ExposureC,1.0importancefactor.ContactEPSfordesignrequirementswhichexceedwhatisstatedhere.

Floorsystemswillbedesignedwithastandardloadingof40psfliveload,10psfdeadloadonthetopchord,and5psfdeadloadonthebottomchord.

j. DesignConsiderationThefollowingarefeaturesofresidentialstructuresthatmayaffectthestructure.TheseitemsneedtobediscussedwithEPSpersonnelpriortoplacingtheorder.

Roofingmaterials.Thestandardloadingassumesstandardroofsheathingandasphaltshingles.Roofingmaterialssuchasclaytileandslatearemuchheavierandmustbeaddressed.

Floorcoverings.Areaswithheavyflooringmaterialssuchasslate,granite,stoneorgypcretecoveringmustbeaccountedfor.

Architecturalfeaturessuchasstonefireplaces,glassblockwalls,ect.canimposelargeloadsonthefloorsystemandneedtobenoted.

DecksthatareattachedtotheEPSstructureneedtobenotedtoensurethatapropersurfaceisprovidedforattachment.

Windowwalls.WallswithalargenumberofopeningsmaynotbefeasibletobuildwithSIPs.Thiswillbenotedonthepreliminarydrawings.Materialswillbeprovidedtostickbuildtheseareas.

Windowanddoorroughopeningsandlocations.DuetothenatureofSIPpanelsallwindowanddoorroughopeningsandlocationsarenecessaryforthebuildingdesign.TheorderWILLNOTbestartedinengineeringuntilallroughopeningsandlocationsaredetermined.

Specificationsbeyondthestandardloadingaresubjecttoanincreaseinpriceupuntilthetimethepreliminarydrawingsaresent.



II. PanelConnections

AllpanelsmustbefastenedatthejointsusingnailsorotherEPSapprovedfasteners.Minimalexpandingfoamisusedtopreventairandmoisturefrompenetratingthepanels.Belowarethemostcommonlyusedpanelconnections.a. Splines

Splinesareusedtoconnecttwobuttingpanels.Therearefourtypicalspinesused:Blocksplines,surfacesplines,double2x4splinesanddoublelumbersplines.

BlockSpline:Thesesplinescanbeusedinwallsupto10tall.

Surfacespline:Thesesplinesareusedinroofpanelswithshortspans.



Double2x4spline:Thesesplinesareusedinwallpanels.

LumberSpline:Thesesplinescanbeusedinallpaneltypes.Lumbersplinesareusedtotransferloadswhenthepanelisunabletocarrytheload.ThenumberofplieswillbedeterminedbyanEPSengineer.Lumberspinesaretobefieldassembled.



III. FoundationPanelsFoundationpanelsareslightlydifferentthanthestandardwallpanels.Becausethepanelsarebelowgrade,theexteriorskinneedstobepressuretreatedfoundationgradeplywood.Thepanelalsoneedstotakehorizontalloadthatthesoilpressureisputtingonthepanel.Thereforetreated2x8studsarelaminatedintothecenterofapanel.Horizontalwirechasesarenotallowedinfoundationpanels.Verticalscanstillbeinstalledatthesplinelocations.Foundationpanelsarelimitedto8or9tall.a. GeneralAssembly(FoundationPanel)

Allsplinesinafoundationpanelaretreated2x8lumbersplines.QB300adhesiveisusedinsteadoftheminimalexpandingfoam.Allfastenersarestainlesssteelandgalvanized.Refertofasteningscheduleandconstructiondetailsforexactlocationsandspacing.


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b. FoundationPlateAssembly

c. FoundationBaseAssembly

ADHESIVE QB-300


738" EPS

TREATED 2X8 BASE PLATE PLANED TO 7 14"



RECESSES CAVITY34" FOUNDATION GRADE TREATED

PLYWOOD5 8" CDX PLYWOOD

FASTEN CAP PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x314"

R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.


FASTEN TOP PLATE TO STUDS W/ (3) 20d NAILS PER STUD

RECESSES CAVITY

ADHESIVE QB-300

FASTEN INTERIOR SKIN TO TOP PLATE W/ 10d GALV. NAILS

FASTEN EXTERIOR SKIN TO TOP PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS

FASTEN BOTH SKIN TO BASE PLATE W/ 1 34" S.S NAILS


DETAIL:

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

DETAIL#

WA3

TYPICAL FOUNDATION PANEL




d. WaterproofingFoundationPanel

Waterproofingisextremelyimportantwhenusingawoodfoundation.EPSprovides6milpolyfilmandDegasealsealant.Thetopofthepolyisfastenedwithx12stripsoffoundationgradetreatedplywood.SealthetopandbehindtheplywoodstripwiththeDegasealsealantprovided.

e. BackfillingBackfillwithcrushedstoneorgravel12deepforgroupIsoilsandhalfthebackfillforgroupsII&IIIsoils.Covertopofgravelw/asphaltorpolyethylenestripspriortoremainingbackfill.Soilconditionsplayanimportantroleindeterminingthedesignofawoodfoundation.RefertothesoilsurveyspublishedbytheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculturesSoilConservationServicetodeterminesoilconditionsatsitelocation.AsoilsurveymaybeneededtodetermineifthesoilisadequateforanEPSwoodfoundation.



IV. WallPanelInstallation

Beforestartingmakesurethefoundationissquareandlevel.Ifthereareanyissues,correctionsneedtobedoneaheadoftime.Ifframingonafoundationthatisnotsquareorlevelthiswillcausemorecorrectionsandpanelmodificationsdowntheroad.Makesurethepanelshavefullbearingsoloadscanbetransferredthroughbothskins.AnEPSwallwillhaveeitheradoubletopplateorasingledoublebeveledtopplate.Thedoubletopplatecanbeusedwithrooftrussesorroofpanels.Thesingledoublebeveledtopplateisusedwithroofpanelsonly.

a. DoubleTopPlate:

b. DoubleBeveledPlate:








558" EPS




RECESSES CAVITY

RECESSES CAVITY

FASTEN CAP PLATE TO TOP PLATE W/ 16d R.S. OR .131x314" R.S. NAILS 6" O.C.

EPS STANDARD


DETAIL:

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

DETAIL#

WA1

TYPICAL WALL/DOUBLE TOP PLATE






558" EPS


RECESSES CAVITY

RECESSES CAVITY


DOUBLE BEVELED TOP PLATE



DETAIL:

SCALE: N.T.S.

UPDATED: 12/16/08

DETAIL#

WA2

TYPICAL WALL/DOUBLE BEVELED TOP PLATE



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Documents

EPS Construction Manual