Exterior Insulation
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Introducing the InSoFast X-Bracket System
This method of installing continuous exterior insulation uses either spray foam or blown-in material over a patented bracketing system for a streamlined approach
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Fastening Porch Framing to a Wall with Exterior Insulation
A method for optimizing control layer continuity when transitioning from porch to house framing
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Deck Ledgers and Exterior Insulation
Fastening a deck ledger to a house with exterior insulation presents some complexities but there are a few ways to make it work
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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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Insulation With Integrated WRB and/or Sheathing
Products suitable for continuous exterior insulation that integrate a water-resistive barrier and, in some cases, sheathing too
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Nailbase Panels for Continuous Insulation
The flexibility of nailbase panels makes them useful when retrofitting existing walls for better energy efficiency
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Building Mistakes to Avoid, Part 1
From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is a good initial step toward getting them right
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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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Addendum to Continuous Insulation Series
This update sheds light on ICC processes and how they can impact the reading of codes, plus how to satisfy R-value requirements using wall cavity insulation only
