Installing Siding On Sip Panels

One panel will run long and the other panel will butt up against the previous one.

Installing siding on sip panels.

Most sips have osb facings and osb is subject to rot if it stays wet for a long enough time. The bottom of the starter strip the part the bottom panel hooks on to should be at least 1 in. It protects the sheathing from rain snow and pests. Align and attach the panels at the corner.

Sips need to be fully supported during installation. A cold roof is achieved by adding strapping and another layer of sheathing over the sips. Use the wider starter strip. Give the panels plenty of support and don t let them sag for 8 foot panels two stickers are enough but for 12 to 16 foot panels use three stickers.

This is part 3 of how to build a shed playhouse. Below the top of the foundation but the lower the vinyl siding is installed the better. Sip homes are built every day and every single sip home has siding. If you have any doubts about a particular type of siding contact a the sip manufacturer and b the siding manufacturer to verify that the products will work.

Typical installation is done with galvanized ring shank nails. This is a pretty common procedure when using roof sips. This portion covers the steps we. This will create an air space over your panels which will allow them dry out if moisture escapes.

The panels slip over a wall plate which needs to be set half an inch from the building edge to ensure that the panels are fully supported. For longer panels don t go more than 6 or 8 feet between stickers.