NEW R-Control SIP Project Profile

Posted on May 7, 2013 by R-Control Staff

R-Control SIP Project ProfileWe are pleased to announce the addition of a new project profile to the R-Control SIP Project Profile library.  We have added the Habitech project supplied by Noark Enterprises of North Little Rock, AR.  The project showcases the use of R-Control SIPs for an affordable home with a modern architectural design.  The project was designed by the Louisiana Tech School of Architecture.

More R-Control SIP project profiles can be found on the R-Control SIP website at http://www.r-control.com/projects/projects.asp

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New Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2080 – Roof Uplift Load Design Chart 8a — High Wind Regions

Posted on May 1, 2013 by R-Control Staff

Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2080 - Roof Uplift Load Design Chart 8a — High Wind Regions

We are pleased to announce R-Control SIP Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2080 – Roof Uplift Load Design Chart 8a — High Wind Regions.

The spacing of R-Control Screws to resist wind uplift loads is typically determined in accordance with Load Design Chart #8. However, some regions of the U.S. require higher wind resistance. This is most commonly in coastal regions. The new R-Control Load Design Chart #8a contained in Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2080 provides R-Control Screw spacing requirements for regions with wind speeds up to 180 mph.

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New Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2079 – Metal Roofing Attachment

Posted on April 25, 2013 by R-Control Staff

Tech Bulletin SIP No. 2079

We are pleased to announce R-Control SIP Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2079 – Metal Roofing Attachment.

R-Control SIP roofs can be finished with a wide range of roof covering systems. Metal roofing is one type of roof covering that has been used successfully over R-Control SIPs for many years.  The primary consideration when installing metal roofing over R-Control SIPs is to ensure the roofing manufacturer provides installation recommendations for proper attachment into the 7/16” OSB facing of the R-Control SIP.

The new R-Control SIP Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2079 provides installation recommendations for the attachment of the Berridge Zee-Lock metal roof directly into the 7/16” OSB facing of R-Control SIPs.

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New Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2078 – R-Control SIP Attachment to Supports

Posted on April 23, 2013 by R-Control Staff

R-Control Technical Bulletin 2078

We are pleased to announce R-Control SIP Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2078 – R-Control SIP Attachment to Supports.

A major benefit of R-Control SIPs used for roof applications is their ability to be supplied as large panels and/or span long distances.  The large size of R-Control SIPs provides the ability to install a single SIP very quickly and many times this includes installation over multiple supports. When installed over multiple supports, the attachment of the R-Control SIP can be accomplished with alternate fastening patterns.  The new R-Control SIP Technical Bulletin SIP No. 2078 provides alternate fastening patterns for the attachment of R-Control SIP to supports when installed in multiple span conditions.

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Updated R-Control SIP Specification

Posted on April 1, 2013 by R-Control Staff

R-Control SIP Specification

We are pleased to announce an updated R-Control SIP Specification dated 3/26/13 is now available.

The R-Control SIP specification was updated to bring the language for R-Control SIP Tape in line with our newer generation product offering.

The updated R-Control SIP Specification is available on the R-Control website Literature Page – http://www.r-control.com/literature.asp

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New SIPA Technical Bulletin: No. 10 – Use of SIPA Test Results

Posted on February 22, 2013 by R-Control Staff

SIPA Technical Bulletin No. 10

R-Control is a key founder and supporter of the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) and R-Control is active within SIPA to promote the use of SIPs. As part of SIPA’s activity, SIPA publishes Technical Bulletins that complement existing R-Control Technical Bulletins.

A new SIPA Technical Bulletin is now available:

  • Technical Bulletin No.10 discusses the applicability of SIPA test reports to individual members of SIPA – such as R-Control.
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NEW R-Control SIP Project Profile

Posted on December 19, 2012 by R-Control Staff

We are pleased to announce the addition of a new project profile to the R-Control SIP Project Profile library.  We have added the St. John’s Church project supplied by Thermal Foams of Buffalo, NY.  The project showcases the use of large R-Control SIPs installed over a steel frame.  The profile shows a number of interior and exterior pictures which highlight the marriage of the energy efficiency of R-Control SIPs with the strength of a steel building frame.   In addition to the energy benefits, the fast installation of the R-Control SIPs expedited the builder’s construction schedule.

More R-Control SIP project profiles can be found on the R-Control SIP website at http://www.r-control.com/projects/projects.asp

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New SIPA Technical Bulletins: No. 008 – Wall Aspect Ratios for SIPs and No. 009 – Durability of SIPs Exposed to Moisture

Posted on December 5, 2012 by R-Control Staff

R-Control is a key funder and supporter of the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) and AFM staff is active within SIPA to promote the use of SIPs. As part of SIPA’s activity, SIPA publishes Technical Bulletins that complement existing R-Control Technical Bulletins.

Two new SIPA Technical Bulletins are now available:

  • Technical Bulletin No. 008 discussed the IBC and IRC requirements for shear wall aspect ratios and recommends that SIPs are suitable for use at aspect ratios similar to blocked wood structural panels.
  • Technical Bulletin No. 009 provides test results that indicate that there is no significant loss in strength for SIPs subjected to typical moisture exposure during the construction process.

The new SIPA Technical Bulletins are available in the Technical Library of the R-Control SIP website at: http://www.r-control.com/technical.asp

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Next Generation R-Control SIP Tape

Posted on October 26, 2012 by R-Control Staff

SIP Tape Literature

R-Control is pleased to announce the next generation of R-Control SIP Tape is now available.

R-Control SIP Tape improvements include:

  • New tackier proprietary synthetic adhesive
  • New white, woven and coated polyolefin membrane
  • New polymer based release film
  • Available in 4”, 6”, 9”, 12”, and 18” widths and 75’ rolls

Complete information on R-Control SIP Tape is available in the R-Control SIP literature library at http://www.r-control.com/literature.asp

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SIPA Technical Bulletin – Formaldehyde

Posted on October 8, 2012 by R-Control Staff

R-Control is a key funder and supporter of the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) and AFM staff is active within SIPA to promote the use of SIPs. As part of SIPA’s activity, they publish Technical Bulletins that complement existing R-Control Technical Bulletins. A new SIPA Technical Bulletin discussing Formaldehyde Emissions and SIPs is now available in the Technical Library of the R-Control SIP website at: http://www.r-control.com/technical.asp

The SIPA technical bulletins currently available are:

  • 001: Use of SIPs in Seismic Design Categories
  • 002: Fire Safety with SIP Construction
  • 003: SIPs and Energy Star v3
  • 004: SIPs and the 2009 IECC
  • 005: SIPs and the 2012 IECC
  • 007: Formaldehyde Emissions and Exemptions
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