Insulation
A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on insulation for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
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ACH Foam-Control Plus+
This EPS architectural-grade insulation offers superior moisture resistance to XPS products, is available in greater thicknesses, and offers comparable compressive strength.
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StoGuard
The three pieces of the StoGuard assembly work together to form a waterproof air barrier during wall construction.
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Knauf Insulation and...
Knauf’s new system combines its EcoSeal water-based elastomeric sealant with either its EcoBatt or Jet Stream Ultra Premium Blowing Insulation.
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Dow Rigid Styrofoam Foam...
This line of Styrofoam brand rigid insulation products from Dow helps regulate the flow of air and moisture in and out of the house.
This EPS architectural-grade insulation offers superior moisture resistance to XPS products, is available in greater thicknesses, and offers comparable compressive strength.
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The newly formed Energy Efficient Foam Coalition announced its opposition to two building code proposals that would side-step the current code requirement for a long-standing fire safety test...
While special considerations were necessary in providing the heating and cooling systems for one of the first passive houses built in the U.S., mostly conventional materials were used for the...
CertainTeed Insulation has introduced three new online tools to help building professionals better market efficiency improvements to homeowners.
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Progressive Foam Technologies introduced two collections of siding insulation: the Fullback FC Premium Series and H2O Premium Series.
Fomo’s High Flow Technology allows intricate cavities and spaces to be filled at three to four times the depth of traditional pour-in-place foam.
Structural engineer and expert framer Tim Garrison presents his assessment and recommendations from a recent framing inspection.
Our first hurdles were the insulation listings and specs submitted by the architect to the planners. With the help of our cellulose manufacturer, we were able to locate listings that would satisfy...
Sto’s Insul-X is an extruded polystyrene foam insulation board used as the continuous insulation component for the company’s Energy Guard systems.
This EPS architectural-grade insulation offers superior moisture resistance to XPS products, is available in greater thicknesses, and offers comparable compressive strength.
This EPS architectural-grade insulation offers superior moisture resistance to XPS products, is available in greater thicknesses and offers comparable compressive strength.
The three pieces of the StoGuard assembly work together to form a waterproof air barrier during wall construction.
Knauf’s new system combines its EcoSeal water-based elastomeric sealant with either its EcoBatt or Jet Stream Ultra Premium Blowing Insulation.






