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Articles Tagged with ''insulation systems''

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DuPont Styrofoam Brand Plazamate XR Insulation

March 21, 2024

The demand for better-performing, more sustainable insulation is at an all-time high, especially in space-constrained construction assemblies.  Plazamate XR gives designers and builders maximum Styrofoam Brand insulation performance with minimum thickness.


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Increasing Energy Efficiency from the Ground Up with Below-Grade Insulation

A Q&A with PIMA President Justin Koscher
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 12, 2024

We sat down with PIMA president Justin Koscher to discuss the role of polyiso insulation in increasing energy efficiency, and the role polyiso plays when used in below-grade for thermal resistance.


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Rmax Introduces Below-Grade Insulation Solution

February 5, 2024

Rmax, a division of the Sika Corporation that specializes in developing and producing high-quality insulation solutions, has launched Rmax Below Grade.


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Insulation Aids in Harsh Environments

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Doug Brady
May 15, 2023

Extreme cold coupled with high winds had been causing the pipes under the barracks, which were heated to 180 degrees, to freeze. The structure’s fiberglass batting insulation had failed to perform under such intense conditions.


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SPFA Announces Winners of 17th Annual Industry Excellence Awards

February 15, 2023

The industry awards program highlights some of the spray foam industry’s latest standout projects and recognizes contractors for their solid practices in applications of spray polyurethane foam in insulation, roofing, specialty applications and concrete lifting, as well as for elastomeric coatings applications.


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EMA & NIA to Offer Insight on the Business Case for Energy Appraisals and Inspections

September 5, 2022

With this webinar, attendees will learn the business case for mechanical insulation energy appraisals and inspections and the benefits of having these performed on your system.


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Owens Corning Introduces Insulation Solutions Suite

July 20, 2022

The Insulation Solutions Suite is a new 24/7 building science content hub created by Owens Corning to serve architects, contractors and other professionals involved in designing, constructing and maintaining high-performing commercial buildings.


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Seven Great Tips for Building Envelope Insulation

Emily Newton
Emily Newton
May 18, 2022

The envelope helps protect the interior of a structure. Air leaks, inappropriate insulation and insufficient insulation can all prevent the envelope from working properly.


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SprayFoam 2022 Convention & Expo Announces Keynote Speaker

November 17, 2021

Annual building industry event taking place February 28 through March 3 in San Antonio, Texas.


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Continuous Insulation Allows Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation to be Installed From Interior

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October 12, 2021

Huntsman Building Solutions introduced D-Max Wall, a new assembly and continuous insulation solution which allows spray polyurethane foam insulation to be installed from the interior while managing thermal bridging of the studs and structure.


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Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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