F08-Stress Skin SIPs

This type of wall system generally consists of two pieces oriented strand board(OSB), with a piece of insulated foam sandwiched in the middle.

The primary focus of a stress skin SIP is the exterior shell of a house.  These SIPs are generally used for exterior walls and roofing panels, but can be used for interior systems.  Using SIPs for interior walls is not cost effective and is usually not practiced.

Click on any of the Headings in the table below to learn more about the different attributes of this type of wall system.

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 System
Scoping

Technological Performance

Human Performance

 Ecological Performance

 Economic Performance

• Functional Description
• Overview of Product Range
• Scope of Systems to Achieve Functional Equivalence
• Major Manufacturers
• Linkages to Other Systems
• Application Environments

This page provides details on the technological performance of stress skin SIPs.

• Performance Parameters and Properties
• Buyer's Guide
• FMEA Analysis for Each System by Component
• Third Party Evaluation/Information Sources
• Relevant Trade Association
• Lessons Learned Analysis 

This page provides details on the human performance of stress skin SIPs. 

• Turnover Documentation
• Process Map for Product Installation
• Resource Allocation Scenarios
• Process-Based FMEA Analysis
• Troubleshooting Guide

This page provides details on the ecological performance of stress skin SIPs. 

• Material Flow Analysis
• Supply Chain Risk Analysis
• Materials, energy, and waste Inventory
• Collateral Damage Analysis
• Collateral Synergy Analysis
• End-of-life Cycle Analysis
• Manufacturer's Claim Analysis

This page provides details on the economic performance of stress skin SIPs. 

• Functional Equivalence Specification
• Estimating Methodology
• Contractor Investment Analysis
• Procurement Analysis
• Life Cycle Cost Comparison