Rigid Insulation
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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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Insulation Makers Win EPA Reprieve
A planned phase-out of a chemical blowing agent with high global warming potential stalls
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Researchers Raise Questions About Rigid Foam Flame Retardant
A flame retardant used in polystyrene insulation can break down into other components whose environmental risks are unknown, researchers say
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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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If Ants Like Rigid Foam, Should We Stop Using It?
Rigid foam insulation is routinely used in high-performance buildings, but it also seems to attract carpenter ants
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Rigid Insulation Rehabs
What type, where, and how much rigid insulation should we use to retrofit exterior above-grade walls and roofs?
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Remodeling for Energy Efficiency
How to prioritize an energy efficiency upgrade to an old house
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Does Fiberglass Insulation Still Make Sense?
This article takes a close look at the various insulation choices (batts, blow-in, and spray) and discusses their pros, cons and costs. There is significant talk about air infiltration, the…
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The Stay-Dry, No-Mold Finished Basement
When you remodel a basement, moisture matters
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Save Energy With Rigid-Foam Insulation
Exterior siding is typically applied directly on top of housewrap covered plywood or OSB sheathing. But a growing number of builders interested in energy-efficient construction are singing the praises of…