Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites - Cleburne
(30 miles south of Fort Worth, TX)
1800 West Henderson Street
Cleburne, TX 76031
1-817-641-5300
September 17 - 19, 2008
- Day 1 will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel
- Days 2 & 3 will be held on project site, off Hwy 67 between Cleburne and Glen Rose
Price for Day One Classroom Session Only
$300.00
$330.00 after September 10, 2008
Rooms are available at the Holiday Inn for $99.00 per night
Call 817-641-5300 and ask for the SIPschool rate
This 3 day workshop is a hands-on introduction to Structural Insulated Panel installation. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with shop time where basic installation techniques will be introduced. Day One will be classroom instruction and covers details, connections, and sealing requirements. During Days 2 and 3 students will be given the opportunity to use a variety of tools as they construct various SIP structures. If you are familiar with SIPs but have yet to receive any practical hands on experience, this is the perfect class to introduce you to building with Structural Insulated Panels.
This slab on grade project, a single story 2500 sq ft residence, allows good access for both wall and roof panel set. The on site contractor will have completed a partial wall set prior to the start of Day Two. The students will attempt to complete setting all wall panels, set load bearing beams, and set some of the roof panels. The prefabricated package will have specific areas that require fabrication in the field. This will allow the students to see different aspects of blank vs prefabricated packages.
Who should attend:
Any person looking for practical and useful instruction to introduce them to SIPs (this class has no prerequisite). It is designed for any person who wants to take an active role in SIP installation.
Topics of Discussion:
- 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:
- Access to the SIPschool database
- Course workbook
Course Requirements for Day Two and Day Three:
- Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting (75 lbs)
- Bring the tools you wear on your hips hammer, tape measure, speed square,marking tools and chalk box
- Work Boots
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| Day 1 |
Industry Overview
The SIPschool
SIPA
Engineering
Designing with SIPs |
8:30am - 4:00pm (or later) |
| The first day of the three day workshop is entirely classroom instruction provided by Al Cobb. |
| Lunch on your own |
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| Day 2 |
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8:00am - 4:00pm (or later) |
| Following a safety review, the instructors (Al Cobb and Dan Nelson) will familiarize the students with tools used in the SIP industry. All students will have the opportunity to use various tools as we work on the SIP project. The class will work on layout and fabrication of panels. The first day in the field will typically see some of the panels standing. |
| Lunch on your own |
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| Day 3 |
Team Build:
Fabrication & Assembly
Complete Panel Set |
8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Day Three highlights assembly and rigging. The panels will be set, fastened and sealed per industry standards. The completed structure will be used as a stage to practice repairing, modification, & sealing techniques. The last day also is used to showcase electrical runs as well as discuss other trades coordination with a SIP structure. |
| Lunch on your own |
