This workshop combines the classroom content of the SIPs 201 Owner/Builder Class with an additional day of hands on experience in the SIPschool shop. Additional topics to be covered include those listed below. After the tool review on Day One, SIPs 202 students will receive plans and begin work under the guidance of Dan Nelson, a SIP Installer with 20 years of experience in the industry. If you're planning on building with SIPs, this is the class for you.

Any person looking for practical and useful instruction to introduce them to SIPs. It is designed for any person who wants to take an active role in SIP installation whether its hands on or in a supervisory role.

Topics of Discussion (in addition to those listed for SIPs 201):

• Receiving and unloading SIPs
• Prefabricated vs. blank panels
• Site access and material handling
• Equipment needs and specifications
• SIP accessories
• Tools of the trade
• Field fabrication
• Rigging and setting panels
• SIP fixes and repairs
• Electrical
• Proper sealing
• Avoiding pitfalls
• Tricks of the trade

Included in the course:

• Lunch both days (West Virginia location only)
• Course workbook
• Consultation/review of students` personal project plans (appointment necessary)

Course Requirements:

• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting (50 lbs)
• Bring the tools you wear on your hips: hammer,tape measure, speed square, marking tools, and chalk box
• Work Boots