building your own IP's, SIP's?

[houndog1970]

Has anyone built their own SIP's? is it possible to use contact cement in the process? I havent researched what the special qualities are for the adhesive used but even buying that specific glue it seems it could be done for half the price..?? I guess i am really asking about the insulated beens it wouldnt have to be a structural panel. Just wondering if anyone has researched supplies from wholesalers of the foam panels and glue?

[rckclmbr428]

You just need foam, osb and panel fastners no glue needed

[rreidnauer]

If intended to be so, fasteners alone will not make it structural, as it will not have shearing strength as that of a bonded structure. Contact cement or any solvent based adhesive will not work with most foam products. Most likely, you'd have to go with a polyurethane glue (i.e. 3M CR-20) or epoxy. (but be warned that epoxies will dissolve certain foams)

[loghousenut]

I've seen where they're made and I think they are a bargain without making them myself. You'd have to have a form to keep the OSB from bowing as you injected just the right amount of two-part foam. I'd rather pick them off the trailer with my telehandler and be done with it.