{"id":2786,"date":"2012-09-12T10:30:26","date_gmt":"2012-09-12T10:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whataresips.com\/?p=171"},"modified":"2013-07-31T16:35:54","modified_gmt":"2013-07-31T16:35:54","slug":"national-green-building-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sipsupply.com\/sip-blog\/national-green-building-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"National Green Building Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are SIPs?<\/a><\/p>\n

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In 2007, the National Association of Homebuilders and the International Code Council partnered to establish the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard. Certified by the American National Standards Institute, this comprehensive green building program covers single-family homes, multifamily homes, residential remodeling projects and land development. \u00a0An online scoring tool is available atwww.nahbgreen.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resource Efficiency<\/h2>\n

601.5: Prefabricated components \u2013 Maximum 12 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIPs qualify as a panelized building system. Four points will be awarded for each system used (walls, roof, floor).<\/p>\n

606.2: Wood-based products \u2013 Maximum 4 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the SIPs used in the project are made of OSB certified under an approved forestry certification program, builders will receive points for using certified wood materials.<\/p>\n

607.1: Resource-efficient materials \u2013 3 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIPs use engineered wood products to achieve equal or better structural performance with fewer natural resources.<\/p>\n

609.1: Life cycle analysis \u2013 3 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIPs are eligible for three points if they are selected using an ISO 14044 compliant Life CycleAssessment (LCA) tool. LCA conducted on SIP homes demonstrates that by improving energy efficiency, SIPs have a positive environmental impact over their product life cycle.<\/p>\n

Energy Efficiency<\/h2>\n

PERFORMANCE PATH<\/strong><\/p>\n

702.2: Energy cost performance levels \u2013 Maximum 120 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the Performance Path, the home is awarded points based on overall energy performance, as determined by an accredited energy rater. Homes must be 60% more efficient than the 2006 IECC to receive the full 120 points.<\/p>\n

PRESCRIPTIVE PATH<\/strong><\/p>\n

703.1.1: Building envelope \u2013 Maximum 35 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

The solid foam core of a SIP delivers continuous insulation and is available in a variety of thicknesses to help builders increase their building envelope performance.<\/p>\n

703.1.2.1: Grade 1 insulation installation \u2013 15 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIPs are deemed to provide Grade 1 insulation installation in the Chapter 7 Appendix.<\/p>\n

703.2.1.1: Insulation and air sealing \u2013 Maximum 15 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIPs qualify as a complete air barrier if all interfaces and penetrations are properly sealed.<\/p>\n

704.4.4: Ducts \u2013 12 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a complete SIP building envelope is used, all ductwork will be located in conditioned space.<\/p>\n

704.6.2.1: Installation and performance verification \u2013 Maximum 15 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

The builder can earn up to 15 points if a blower door test is conducted by a third party inspector. SIP homes routinely test below 1 ACH50, earning the maximum 15 points.<\/p>\n

Indoor Environmental Quality<\/h2>\n

901.4.5: Wood materials \u2013 4 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIPs use OSB structural panels that meet indoor air quality requirements for this credit. All other wood structural panels used on the home must be compliant to earn the credit.<\/p>\n

901.11: Insulation \u2013 4 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

The foam insulation used in SIPs meets the indoor air quality standards of this credit. Four points are awarded if qualifying insulation is used in the walls, roof and floor of the home.<\/p>\n

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National Green Building Standard<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What are SIPs?<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2007, the National Association of Homebuilders and the International Code Council partnered to establish the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard. Certified by the American National Standards Institute, this comprehensive green building program covers single-family homes, multifamily homes, residential remodeling projects and land development. \u00a0An online scoring tool is available atwww.nahbgreen.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resource Efficiency […]<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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