It is widely known that wood offers higher levels of thermal resistivity versus other framing materials. In fact, wood naturally has nearly four times the thermal resistance of steel or masonry. The ...

The tested assembly included, among other elements, interior 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board, 6-inch 20-gauge steel studs at 16 inches on center, 1/2-inch exterior gypsum sheathing, a fluid-applied air ...

Insulation can help increase overall energy efficiency, minimize the spread of fire, manage risks associated with moisture and mold, and improve occupant comfort. When designing exterior wall ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Across climate zones, rising codes are increasing awareness of the role continuous insulation (ci) plays in helping buildings meet and exceed energy efficiency thresholds. But while thermal efficiency ...

This course will review an in-depth breakdown of the current uses of insulation in wall assemblies. The attendees will learn more about the differences in the use of cavity insulation versus the use ...

Strongwell’s Strongirt® is the ideal continuous insulation (CI) cladding attachment support system. This all-FRP fiberglass pultruded composite uses a custom fire-retardant resin system and unique ...

Insulation is key to keeping your home toasty in the winter without driving up your utility bills. Improving insulation can help with sealing air leaks — and could save you up to 20 percent on your ...