Insulation

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on May 01,2013

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...

on March 08,2013

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...

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on August 24,2011

CertainTeed Insulation has introduced three new online tools to help building professionals better market efficiency improvements to homeowners.

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on April 03,2013 in Product Review

Progressive Foam Technologies introduced two collections of siding insulation: the Fullback FC Premium Series and H2O Premium Series.

on April 03,2013 in Product Review

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.

on February 19,2013 in Feature

Structural engineer and expert framer Tim Garrison presents his assessment and recommendations from a recent framing inspection.

on February 15,2013 in Feature

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...

on November 19,2012 in Product Review

Sto’s Insul-X is an extruded polystyrene foam insulation board used as the continuous insulation component for the company’s Energy Guard systems.

on September 27,2012 in Product Review

This EPS architectural-grade insulation offers superior moisture resistance to XPS products, is available in greater thicknesses, and offers comparable compressive strength.

on July 05,2012 in Product Review

This EPS architectural-grade insulation offers superior moisture resistance to XPS products, is available in greater thicknesses and offers comparable compressive strength.

on June 13,2012 in Product Review

The three pieces of the StoGuard assembly work together to form a waterproof air barrier during wall construction.

on June 13,2012 in Product Review
on June 13,2012 in Product Review

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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