home » Construction » Do-it-yourself step-by-step construction of a house from sip panels from the foundation to the facade

Do-it-yourself step-by-step construction of a house from sip panels from the foundation to the facade

A sandwich panel is a structure that consists of insulation and a few words of roofing material and is used as the main building material for the construction of buildings of varying design complexity. For the manufacture of sandwich panels, only proven and suitable materials are used. The main material for the cover layer is usually "corrugated board" (galvanized steel coated with a polymer).

Heaters

When choosing sip panels, it is still better to seek help from specialists. But if this is not possible, it is worth studying the main types of heaters and their characteristics.

There are three main types of heaters:

polystyrene (polystyrene foam);
mineral wool (basalt insulation);
polyurethane foam.

And each of these heaters has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Styrofoam filling in panel

Polyfoam is positioned as a heater, distinguished by its durability. In addition, it is an environmentally friendly material. Possesses properties of water resistance and is not afraid of the sun. But at the same time, such material is very flammable and burns quickly.

Mineral wool practically does not burn and is also harmless to health.

This insulation also tolerates biological and chemical effects well. But with a set of such important advantages, basalt insulation has a very low resistance to moisture.

Polyurethane foam is a poor conductor of heat and is easily flammable, but it has a high insulating threshold.

Polyurethane foam how to start for sandwich panel

The thickness of the building material, and, accordingly, the price directly depends on the thickness of the insulation itself.

The issue price of the SIP panel is 1,300 rubles per square meter. Its thickness is 174 mm, width is 1250 mm, height is 2500 mm.

In our country and the CIS countries, sandwich panels of the following sizes are used:

12+100+12=124 mm;

12+150+12=174 mm;

12+200+12=224 mm.

OSB (OSB)

OSB for SIP board

Acquaintance with the concept of OSB boards should begin with a general classification. There are four main types of OSB. Each of them differs from others only in its indicators of moisture resistance and strength.

OSB 1 is a board with the lowest moisture resistance strength. This type of plate is often used in the assembly of light weight parts. The advantage of these plates is their low price.
OSB 2 - has a low moisture resistance threshold and at the same time high strength. Such plates are used mainly for the production of furniture, sometimes for load-bearing elements. Less commonly, OSB 2 is used in the construction industry, and then only for internal structures.
OSB 3 is one of the most popular board types. These boards combine strength and moisture resistance at a nice price. They are used more often in construction for the construction of both facade and interior finishes. Sometimes OSB 3 acts as a roofing material or floor.
OSB 4 - these OSB boards have the highest threshold of strength and moisture resistance. They are used for the construction of structures with a high level of load and in areas with high humidity.

Construction of houses from sandwich panels: advantages and disadvantages

Like any material, the use of sandwich panels has both advantages and disadvantages.

First about pleasant. The main advantage of this building material is the conformity of its quality, which is evidenced by the high strength of the material, relative to the price. This factor plays a very important role in calculating the construction estimate. After all, the use of this material significantly reduces costs. Due to the lightness of the panels, the weight of the overall structure is lightened, which means that there is no need for a reinforced foundation.

See more projects of houses in the section "Projects of houses" on our website.

Do-it-yourself sandwich-panel house

Building a house from SIP panels - how to assemble a constructor

The first thing that will be needed in this matter is the project of the future building. Special attention should be paid to its construction, not forgetting about the requirements and wishes. If it is not possible to build it yourself based on the complexity of the calculations, then there are a lot of companies ready to help in this matter. We will try to show you all the stages of construction in a photo report, with step-by-step instructions. But, all houses are individual, our photo can only be considered as an information guide.

By the way, not only houses, but also extensions to residential buildings can be built from SIP panels. They can accommodate verandas or kitchens.

The next step is to order SIP - panels or their independent production. You can order them directly at the enterprise that is engaged in production. Here you can also view catalogs and choose everything you need for subsequent installation. When choosing panels, do not forget about the foundation - the foundation. For a structure made of such material, usually, the foundation is installed on screw piles.

Water supply, heating and electricity for the future house must be diluted even before the foundation is poured.

To avoid curvature of corners or mismatch in height, all panels must be checked for integrity and dimensional conformity before installation. If inaccuracies are noticed, contact the supplier for a replacement material.

After the foundation is poured, you need to make it strapped with a wooden beam. Then the corners are set and holes are made using a percussion tool. Using these holes, the beam is fastened to concrete with 12 mm anchors. Recommended distance 2.5 m. Further, the building itself is assembled on the established foundation. The assembly is started with a zero overlap, while the first SIP panels are laid on the timber.

Wall frames are assembled from timber. A mortgage board is fixed along its perimeter with special nails. The main thing here is to maintain vertical calibration and frame angles. After all, if you miss at least 1 mm somewhere, the wall will turn out to be a curve and there will be no possibility to correct it. After installing the frame, panels are applied to it.

After the construction of the general structure, the sealing of the holes begins. The joints and corners of the panels are filled with edged boards measuring 25 * 100 mm. All cracks are sealed with foam.

Ceilings between floors and all supporting structures are best made of wood. You can use both timber and boards. Photos of the stages of construction are just below.

Foundation for a house from SIP panels

The foundation is, first of all, the foundation of the building. It transfers the entire load of the building to the underlying soil layers. In addition to the strength of the foundation itself, you need to consider:

the total area of support on the soil;
the support capability of the soil itself;
groundwater levels.

Experts consider the excessive abundance of concrete and metal in it to be the most common mistake when pouring the foundation.

The most popular types of foundation are:

pile (pile-tape);
columnar (column-tape);
monolithic shallow slabs;
tape deepening;
tape deepening with a plinth.

But, it is worth noting that among this variety, for frame panel houses, shallow penetration would be the best option.

Laying a strapping (crown) beam

For laying, a timber with a size of 2.5 * 1.5 cm is taken. Laying should begin from the middle of the foundation, while measuring its horizontal calibration. Next, the beam must be connected at the corners with a notch. After that, the details are fixed. For proper fixing, holes are drilled in the timber in a length of 1–1.5 cm with a diameter of 2 cm and the dowel is driven.

The fastening of the beam to the foundation is done with the help of anchor bolts with drowning. The fastening distance is about 1.5–2 m. The size of the bolts should be 35 cm long with a diameter of 1–1.2 cm.

Arrangement of the floor in the house from SIP panels

Another proof of the distinctive properties of Canadian construction technology is the flooring technology.

Floors and ceilings are also built from SIP panels.

Although many contractors recommend laying a regular wooden floor with insulation between the joists and beams in such houses. These floors are reliable and more durable. In addition, this floor will be easier to disassemble or repair.

Building walls from SIP panels

When erecting walls, you need to carefully choose the source material, because the quality of the future home largely depends on its quality. The best option for outdoor work would be a beam with a diameter of 15 cm. As for the height, here is a minimum of 1.5 m. For the inside, 10 * 15 cm is suitable. These are acceptable sizes that will help save on consumables, minimize the number of seams and joints and achieve perfect smoothness of future walls. Assembling the walls is not easy, you need experience.

Before laying the timber in the crowns, all materials must be adjusted in accordance with the height and give them the desired shape. For corner joints, it is better to use the “half-tree” or “tied with root tenon” method. Connections of the outer parts are best done with a cut or on veneers. And it is better to connect the internal sections of both joints and corners with a half frame.

To begin, direct installation is necessary with the laying of a crown beam treated with an antiseptic agent into the foundation.

Arrangement of the roof in the house from SIP panels

The roof for a house built using this technique can be the most common truss. This type of roof is characterized by support in the form of grooves or mauerlat, which are cut into the beams on the attic floor. The rafters are installed on the supports, the crate is stuffed on them and the roofing material is laid.

As for insulation, it is not necessary for a cold attic. But if the plans are to install an attic, then it is worth putting a heater between the rafters and covering it with a vapor barrier film.

In addition to the truss, no less popular is the roof of SIP panels. For this type, the first step is to install the starting rafters, which are bolted to the Mauerlat. And only after that comes the laying of the panels. The panels are mounted on one side of the roof, gradually increasing the height in length with the ridge. As soon as work with the first skate is completed, you can proceed to the next one.

This installation method is more painstaking than traditional, but no less reliable.

Facade decoration

Facade finishing is the final stage of construction. Each owner makes it according to his taste and financial capabilities. Among the finishing options are now very popular: facing bricks, siding, decorative plaster.