BUILDING WITH SIPS - ANYONE ANY EXPERIENCE

[Lazurus]

I have the planning through for a 8m x 5m workshop, initially I was going brick and block, but I am considering sips on a brick plinth over a concrete floor. Anyone any suggestions, advice or experience on which construction method to use. It will be a flat(slight pent) roof 2.5m eves not the 3m shown on the plan

 

[stuart.grimshaw]

I'd be interested to know which route you went Lazurus, I'm looking to also build a SIP workshop.

 

[MARK.B.]

There is someone on here but cannot remember the name, who often suggests the use of SIP panels and is a big fan of this method

 

[stuart.grimshaw]

With the cost of timber at the moment, it seems like a cost effective way of doing it.

 

[doctor Bob]

I used SIPS on this

12 x5m, SIP on walls and roof, insulated floor. All built on a reinforced raft with deeper foundation edges. Still very expensive.

 

[stuart.grimshaw]

I used SIPS on this
12 x5m, SIP on walls and roof, insulated floor. All built on a reinforced raft with deeper foundation edges. Still very expensive.

I saw that build already whilst searching for anyone using SIPs, it looks amazing.

As for the cost, I don't think it;s the best time to be building anything cost wise, but I need to upgrade from a gazebo on the patio

 

[BucksDad]

You can follow along with my thread as well if you like Stuart as I will use SIPs, won't be for a few months though

@doctor Bob did they create a cavity above your roof and vent it or did they just put the EPDM on?

 

[doctor Bob]

@doctor Bob did they create a cavity above your roof and vent it or did they just put the EPDM on?

as far as I remember, straight on top

 

[BucksDad]

as far as I remember, straight on top

I guess you're safe in the knowledge that if you did experience any problems, you can just get the company in to fix it Plus if I remember you had an aircon unit installed so should be a good temperature / humidity controlled space

 

[doctor Bob]

I guess you're safe in the knowledge that if you did experience any problems, you can just get the company in to fix it Plus if I remember you had an aircon unit installed so should be a good temperature / humidity controlled space

Yes it's very swanky inside, nice handmade second kitchen, great company made it

 

[Droogs]

Yes it's very swanky inside, nice handmade second kitchen, great company made it

Oh, so who did you get in to do it then @doctor Bob ?

 

[Jameshow]

Oh, so who did you get in to do it then @doctor Bob ?

MFI I believe!!!!

 

[Lons]

Possibly a customer reject.
If it had been my build I'd have just chucked in any old remodeled one I'd removed from a customer..........Oh I did do that.
Only joking Bob, unlike you I'm a cheapskate.

 

[doctor Bob]

not the greatest pics, but I didn't want a visible kitchen so I out in a hidden kitchenette, with a little bar area. Still work in progress hence tools in cupboard.
2 large bifolds to reveal sink area with boil tap, and dishwasher plus storage.
Middle is fridge, drawer oven, electrical board and I.T.

 

[Jameshow]

It's a bit small for your kitchen Bob..... oh it's his summer house!

So nice design and build I can only dream of.... Along with Dovetail Derek!! ...

 

[Droogs]

not the greatest pics, but I didn't want a visible kitchen so I out in a hidden kitchenette, with a little bar area. Still work in progress hence tools in cupboard.
2 large bifolds to reveal sink area with boil tap, and dishwasher plus storage.
Middle is fridge, drawer oven, electrical board and I.T.

FFS, that's still bigger than my kitchen and he calls it a kitchenette. I must have a kitch
very nice though Bob

 

[BucksDad]

not the greatest pics, but I didn't want a visible kitchen so I out in a hidden kitchenette, with a little bar area. Still work in progress hence tools in cupboard.
2 large bifolds to reveal sink area with boil tap, and dishwasher plus storage.
Middle is fridge, drawer oven, electrical board and I.T.

What's that sitting in the island? Some kind of frying hot plate or a big ice bucket / cooler for drinks?

 

[doctor Bob]

What's that sitting in the island? Some kind of frying hot plate or a big ice bucket / cooler for drinks?

Induction hob with venting extractor.

 

[Droogs]

@doctor Bob, the venting extractor, is that the pop up thing? how efficient is it and does it vent outside or just through filter?

 

[doctor Bob]

@doctor Bob, the venting extractor, is that the pop up thing? how efficient is it and does it vent outside or just through filter?

No the pop up is called a down draft, I have one in my main kitchen but old hat these days

The kitchenette is like this
venting hob

it will vent outside. although it has filters so it could be recirculated.