Rigid Foam- Page 2 of 4
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The Impact of Wind Washing on Insulation R-Value
Defining airflow pathways is key to maintaining an insulation material's thermal resistance capacity
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Things to Consider When Choosing Insulation
With implications on the building envelope, the environment, and installer and homeowner health, R-value is just the beginning
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Insulating a Concrete-Block House
A Michigan homeowner looks for a way to insulate above-grade walls without marring the decorative block
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Insulation Products for Green Homes
A list of insulation materials with the lowest impact on occupant health and the environment
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Double-Stud Wall vs. Exterior Insulation
A high-performance wall assembly is a given, but which one makes the most sense?
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Thermal Bridging on a Brick Building
A layer of rigid foam has been left out. What now, and who pays?
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More Insulation and Heat Pumps on Government To-Do List
With only skimpy details in hand, manufacturers weigh impact of Biden administration's call to arms
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Is Adding More Insulation Worth It?
A re-siding project is an opportunity to add exterior insulation—if the effort will pay off
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Insulating an Off-Grid Cabin
Are there special concerns when the building is only used once in a while?
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Testing Construction Tapes, Part 1
A backyard experiment comparing pressure-sensitive adhesives