Exterior Insulation
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8 Building Science Mistakes to Avoid
From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to 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
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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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Continuous Insulation, Part 1
A look at the 2021 IRC prescriptive path to continuous insulation and its benefits
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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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Alaska Builder Faces an Insulating Dilemma
His desire to stay foam-free launches a search for other options, but some products have been hard to find
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Fixing Problems With a New Metal Roof
Adding a layer of exterior insulation looks likely, but the question is how much?
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Energy Upgrade in a Cold Climate
A Canadian carpenter weighs the details of an exterior renovation in Alberta