Hi everyone
On YouTube for construction projects in the USA and Canada, you can see that they use something called the ZIP system. Apparently insulating and moisture-resistant panels for roofs and walls. Does anyone know if this is used in Sweden?
Best regards
Daniel Wimhed
On YouTube for construction projects in the USA and Canada, you can see that they use something called the ZIP system. Apparently insulating and moisture-resistant panels for roofs and walls. Does anyone know if this is used in Sweden?
Best regards
Daniel Wimhed
Strange that no one knows. I'm also interested in learning more about the zip-system.
SIP panels are generally self-supporting panels with boards, such as plywood on both sides, with injected PUR insulation between the boards. Sometimes called a sandwich panel. There are a few Swedish manufacturers, but the system hasn't gained significant traction in Sweden. A major Swedish house manufacturer bought a Swedish patent for a similar building block several years ago and intended to build passive houses with it, but I think it fizzled out.
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In Sweden, it is more common to use fiber cement facade panels instead of OSB with a glued-on membrane. Zip also seems to offer a panel with 5-20 mm insulation glued on as well (marketed to break cold bridges).
Seems quite quick if it becomes as tight as they advertise. They appear to be used widely throughout America, so they should be able to handle a climate like our Swedish one.
Seems quite quick if it becomes as tight as they advertise. They appear to be used widely throughout America, so they should be able to handle a climate like our Swedish one.