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SIPs - A SUBSET OF A SYSTEM; THE STRUCTURE OF YOUR BUILDING

7/1/2014

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Originally written:  Jun 2003
Most of the questions that get asked about SIPs are set in the context of how are SIPs different (or the same) as conventional stick construction in a very strict comparison fashion - almost a panel-for-2x4 direct substitution.  Many SIP-experienced people attempt to deal with this as it is delivered, knowing that the author of the question expects the answer to fit into his or her paradigm of simple substitution.  An example of this would be like asking if cherry finish flooring might be a preferred substitution for oak strip finish flooring.  I can sense the uneasiness in the responses of those who are knowledgeable about SIPs. Just as they know it is usually best to respond to a question in a way that that is expected, the truth is that SIPs are different enough in their entire aspect from stick framing so that the example is more like asking, "Is tile an optional substitution for an oak strip finish floor?"

Let's stay with this tile-oak thing for a little bit.   .....

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