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#1 Question

"3-10% more expensive"

- Based on what?

- Initial cost or total cost?

Find a level playing field!

- Compare costs when performance is the same

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Perception of difficulty

- The success of an electrical rough-in is dependant on the amount of pre-planning and the skill of the installer

- The installer should understand the electrical code and the basics of how wiring is correctly installed

Planning an electrical layout

- When does is happen?

- Transfer of architectural electric design to the SIP layout drawings

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Everything wears out

What destroys buildings?

- Water, wind, neglect, corrosive agents, natural disasters

Proper detailing is the best defense against premature failure

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SIPs have passed rigorous testing

ASTM tests the assembly

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2-20 times stronger?

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Attracted to cellulose

Borate treated foam

Baiting systems

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STC (Sound Transmission Class)

Lab vs. real world conditions

High energy sounds with low frequency

Contact noise

- Rain!!

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Cutting new opening

- NO header issues

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SIPA's Certified Builder program

SIPA members provide in-house training

Onsite assistance

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Code reports required for SIPA manufacturing membership

- Using a SIPA member is assurance of code acceptance

ICC

- Legacy report

NTA/ICC-ES

- SIPA agent

Further testing to increase future code acceptance

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Can't cheat

Start plumb level and square

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Improper detailing

Improper installation

- Promote qualified installers

Improper HVAC

- Design

- Installation

- Specification (oversized systems)

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You can't build a house too tight!!

However you can under-ventilate

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