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Home » R-value

Articles Tagged with ''R-value''

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Increased Energy Performance Amid Stricter Building Codes

Adapting to Change
Alejandra Nieto Headshot
Alejandra Nieto M.B.Sc.
January 11, 2017
There are standards and programs in place that have not translated to the masses yet
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Continuous Insulation

The Evolution of Continuous Insulation

Herbert Slone
October 3, 2016
During the past 20 years, the building sector has seen a significant shift around the use of continuous insulation
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SIPS Premier Platnium

SIPS with 20% Higher R-Values

September 12, 2016
Insulfoam
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Roofing System

Targeting Efficiency to Exceed Expectations

A Well-Oiled Machine
Pat Austin
July 8, 2016
Long-term performance and product reliability are a key factor in the material selection process
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Insulation Institute

Are Insulation R-Values a Good Measure of Performance?

May 25, 2016
It is the industry standard, and mandated by the FTC, but does that make it good? We think it is, but despite its long-standing and ubiquitous use, misinformation still abounds about what R-value really is.
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Moisture in High-R Walls

Moisture Management in High R-Value Walls

Charles Cottrell
May 9, 2016
Driven by increasing energy costs, energy security concerns and demands for better thermal performance, building standards and codes now require higher minimum R-values for walls.
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insulation

Choosing the Best Insulation

Halogenated Flame Retardants and Insulation Selection
Chris Griffin
February 19, 2016
Over the last several years, there has been increasing awareness and discussion about the use of flame-retardants in insulation materials.
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The Truth About Spray-Foam

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Daniel Overbey
May 6, 2015
Spray-foam has a reputation of providing superior insulating qualities compared to fiberglass batt, mineral wool, cellulose, and other insulation alternatives.
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Climate Driven R-Value Research

Graham Finch
May 1, 2015
Research done in British Columbia shows the impact of roof membrane color on the long-term thermal performance of roofing assemblies.
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Roofing Codes
Codes

Roofing Code: Insulation and Fenestration Criteria

May 1, 2015
Details on International Energy Conservation Code Section 402.1.1 - Insulation and fenestration criteria.
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