Installing 4700 Square Feet of SIPs Onto a Timber Frame

With the timber frame complete, we're now enclosing the 2,500 square foot coastal Maine retreat. Today's focus: installing gypsum and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) on both walls and roof. We'll guide you through our meticulous process, explaining each layer and the reasoning behind our methods.
As a bonus, watch the charming covered porches come to life - perfect for enjoying those serene, but short, Summer months in Maine.
Our team specializes in blending traditional timber frame construction with modern Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) technology, creating energy-efficient, beautiful homes built to last. The rich red hues of the Douglas Fir timbers add warmth and character from day one.
Follow our progress as we complete a timber frame and SIP shell in four days over three episodes.
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[@emrsngs]

Just love it ! ❤❤❤ And I love that you guys share your skills with others so we can be, not only builders, but craftsmen too.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching our content!

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

@@ShelterInstitute learning and sharing is the best

[@Tanicly69]

An efficient home for decades to come!

[@ShelterInstitute]

Indeed, generations to come!

[@adventuresingoatfarming6754]

I can't wait to start my build . It's been 5 years to the month since I took your course . But now the moon and stars are coming into alinement . And yes I'm the one in your online course with the big bushy beard . I'v been tryin to get out there to visit , but life seams to have other plans for me .

[@ShelterInstitute]

Congratulations!! If you do ever find yourself out here, please stop by and say hello!

[@adventuresingoatfarming6754]

@@ShelterInstitute I definitely plan on doing that.

[@Plan_it-Farm]

Freakin sweet setup that's a great design with the gypsum first so cool.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you so much for watching! We have found that installing the gypsum before the SIPs allows for far less taping and mudding. It also allows the timbers to naturally move without a gap opening up between where the gypsum would butt up against them.

[@kolezzz]

Great videoo! It would be very interesting to see the house once it is completely done.

[@ShelterInstitute]

We will definitely work to get a finished walk through filmed on all of the build series from now on! It is great to see the finished product

[@rogerbettencourt9654]

Absolutely gorgeous work.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you so much Roger!

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

Beautiful work

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you!!

[@thewoodbutcher9035]

Hey’s another great video. My question is “are the sips skinned with just drywall (ceiling side)or is it drywall/osb on the underside?” Looking forward to seeing you in January 👍

[@ShelterInstitute]

The roof SIP’s have gypsum laminated to the bottom of them! Our rafters are all 4’ on center so the seams die behind the rafter minimizing taping and mudding on the ceiling!

[@toddslichter7831]

Awesome build

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thanks for watching Todd!

[@petechabot8948]

Professional

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you! 🙌

[@samuelspeweik442]

Sick stuff! Is Ethan an architect?

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you! Ethan is not an architect, he is our lead designer!

[@samuelspeweik442]

@@ShelterInstitute nice! Is an architect needed in your design process at all?

[@sergeyborchenko6041]

Tighten panels each to others usually use turn buckles 🎉 - more easy and precise 😂

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thanks for watching Sergey!

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

How many times have hooks pulled out of the panels?

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you for watching George!

[@bigbrotherinlife1654]

How do I signed up for the courses

[@ShelterInstitute]

Check out our in person and online courses at sheltercourses.com!

[@tulta3631]

Japanese builders have a similar idea, but the way they attach the insulation is different: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4OukpaGdr6nhac

[@ShelterInstitute]

Very cool! One of the things we look to avoid in our builds is thermal bridging, essentially a short circuit in the insulation envelope. We have a video about thermal bridging we posted a few months ago!

[@arthooper5806]

I cannot wait to attend your 3 week course next month. These videos continue to fascinate me. And the videography/editing has continued to improve with each and every episode.