Continuous exterior insulation
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Construction Sequencing in High-Performance Building
Leveling up on building enclosure details requires flexibility in the work schedule and extra cooperation from other trades
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Installing Windows Over Nailbase Panels
Using nailbase panels for exterior insulation has many benefits but requires special detailing at the windows
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Getting Continuous Exterior Insulation Right
From choosing products to their compatibility with other control layers to assemblies that work, take a deep dive into CEI
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How to Attach Cladding to Walls With Exterior Insulation
Strategies for fastening siding when continuous insulation is part of the wall assembly
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Choosing Wall Insulation for a New Build
What’s the best combination of exterior and interior insulation for a “forever” home?
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Adding Exterior Insulation to Existing Homes
Firsthand experience informs this basic plan for installing rigid insulation on the outside of an older building
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Continuous Insulation, Part 2
An overview of the products most commonly used for exterior insulation and considerations for detailing this type of wall assembly
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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?
