Exterior Foam
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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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How to Talk to Contractors About Exterior Insulation
Information and resources to share with general contractors to convey the value of "outsulation"
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A Builders’ Guide from British Columbia
The city of Vancouver has published a guide to high-R walls
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Efficient Walls on a Budget
How to get exterior walls that will perform well without spending a ton of money
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Saving Sustainably: Completing the Dry-In
Adding windows, a water-resistive barrier, and a continuous layer of exterior insulation
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Insulating a Flat Roof
With spray foam and exterior rigid foam ruled out, what options are left?
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Do These Walls Need a Vapor Barrier?
The owner-builder's uncle suggests poly in both the walls and ceiling. Is he right?
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Installing Lap Siding Over Foam
Choosing the right furring strips is key to preserving a warranty for this engineered wood siding
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Officials Investigate Role of Cladding in London Tower Fire
One U.S. architect says that exterior rigid foam on single-family homes poses fewer risks to occupants
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The Exterior Rigid Foam is Too Thin!
You bought a house with exterior rigid foam, and you just discovered that the foam is too thin — so now what?