Fire Testing of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Construction

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SIPs Industries conducted fire tests on the SIPs to determine variables such as flame spread, roll-over and breach.

Fire is ignited in the corner of a SIPs building.Fire is ignited in the corner of a SIPs building.

Corner Room Burn Test of SIPs

EPS SIPs wall and ceiling covered with standard ½ inch gypsum board having a 15 minute thermal barrier index.

15kg of wood crib is ignited in the corner.