Continuous Insulation
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Installing Rigid Foam Above Roof Sheathing
An updated look at roof assemblies that include a continuous layer of exterior insulation
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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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Building a Budget-Friendly Unvented Cathedral Roof
To lower the cost of roof insulation, plan ahead
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Persistent Worries About Exterior Rigid Foam
Why do some builders foresee problems for foam-sheathed walls?
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Five Rules for Wall Design
A few principles to guide designers of high-performance homes
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Urban Rustic: Exterior Insulation and a Rainscreen
Despite some complexities, continuous insulation on the exterior seemed like the best option
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The Viability of ThermalBuck
Is ThermalBuck a face-sealed or a water-managed window installation system — or a little of both?
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Exterior Insulation over Masonry Cladding
The best way to insulate an old brick building is with a continuous exterior layer of rigid foam
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Solving an Ice Dam Problem With Exterior Rigid Foam
Eight inches of polyiso, a second layer of roof sheathing, and new shingles cost the same as a standing-seam roof without any insulation
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Vermont Addresses the 20+5 Wall Problem — Sort Of
The 2015 Vermont energy code tries to steer builders away from exterior rigid foam that is too thin
