Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Withstand Hurricane Projectile Test - ICC NTA Missile Impact Test

This video demonstrates the resilience and strength of structural insulated panels during an official ICC NTA Missile Impact Test. The video shows a 2x4 being hurled at the 6.5-inch SIP. It is recommended that you slow down viewing speed for the full effect.
Check out SIPA's blog on the testing of SIPs - www.sips.org/b...

[@Morsmalleo]

So it can withstand quite a lot of debris, but what about the wind speeds??

[@docmitchell1]

The panels come in different thicknesses so their strength is proportional to the thickness. 12 1/4" being the strongest and 4 1/2" being the least. You can get them into the 200+ mph range but you need to have an engineer (who knows what they are doing) help you come up with a strategy to accomplish it. I would not be surprised if the thinnest SIPs will get you north of 140 mph but it is relative to the 3 dimensional design/shape of the building as well. A word to the wise, there is a level to a structure being able to handle high wind speeds but heavy debris being thrown into the structure (like a truck, or a train, or the neighbors house) will destroy it. This is true of all styles and materials for construction.

[@Morsmalleo]

@@docmitchell1 wow, thank you so much for this information, you're the best 😁