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| Submitted by: | Keith Wingfield 11/14/2007 10:24:43 AM PT |
| Location: | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Occupation: | Home Builder |
One aspect of the 2006 International Energy Code was to stress Continuous Insulation in an attempt to eliminate "framing factors" and thermal transfer between seams and voids of non-continuous insulation.
One product that is not listed on your list is Steel Thermal Efficient Panels also known as S.T.E.P. or Steel SIPS, that are extremely effective as a continuous insulation. One company has virtually eliminated the thermal transfer problem usually associated with Steel Framed buildings. This company makes an Steel/EPS S.T.E.P. wherein the EPS is 97% trapped air with a Continuous Insulation guaranteed to never sag, or create voids that could later be dectected by infrared.
These S.T.E.P. are also totally GREEN, Sound Dampening, have a Cavity Wall, Mold and Fire Resistant, and are extremely FAST to build. The panels are also Termite and Bug Resistant.
Recently I had cellulose sprayed into my ceilings. The urea used to kill the bugs was overused. The smell was overwhelming. It almost killed the sale, not good in today's market.
Currently I have an ICF home under construction, but I am seriously considering the S.T.E.P because of the many advantages over wood framing and conventional insulation methods.
For more information go to www.Accbt.com. Company name is Accelerated building technologies, located in Pittsburg, Pa. a joint venture between two leading building products giants Dietrich Metal Framing and Nova Chemical company.
| Submitted by: | Don Bealko 11/14/2007 10:14:18 AM PT |
| Location: | New Hampshire |
| Occupation: | Building Industry consultant |
The insulation article today fails to mention foam board technology such as urethane, polyethylene and polystyrene foam which have been recently enhanced with foil and other radiant barrier surface treatments. These products are increasingly being sold at big box companies and appear to be proven as water heater wraps. Why have they not been utilized more in residential insulation where they appear to be both excellent water and air infiltration barriers?
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