Check List for SIP Design
Information Required to Begin SIP Design - fully dimensioned or scalable construction drawings (DWG or DXF format preferable):
- Site plan showing orientation and location, including post-code
- Floor plan for each level
- Elevations of each side of the building
- Vertical section through the building
- Roof plan, including maximum ridge height
The drawings should also contain the following information, or it should be provided in written format:
- Ground floor build up and finishes
- Intermediate floor build-up and finishes
- Floor to floor dimensions
- Size and location of stairwell openings
- External wall build-up and finishes
- Internal wall build-up
- Roof finishes (tile type and/or weight)
- Roof pitch and eaves overhang detail
- SVP and service duct positions, including MVHR duct sizes
- Any extra loadings on upper floors (e.g. water tanks, large baths etc.)
- External opening schedule (structural opening sizes)
- Internal opening schedule (structural opening sizes)
- Details of any other third party products that will interface with the SIP structure
Whilst the above check-list is comprehensive it may not address all of the unique characteristics of your individual self-build project, as such we offer all self-builders the opportunity to visit our production facility and meet with our technical team.