Insulation - Articles - Page 19 | Building Enclosure

The Continuation of Continuous Insulation

May 1, 2016

With code requirements constantly changing, finding the right stucco assemblies to do the job can be difficult.

Understand Insulation Permeability to Prevent Moisture Damage and the Dreaded Call-back

Understanding the implications caused by moisture and the best practices to prevent damage will allow for the moisture to escape.

April 14, 2016

Understanding the implications caused by moisture and the best practices to prevent damage will allow for the moisture to escape.

Saving on Labor and Material Costs for Roof Insulation

Michael McAuley

March 7, 2016

An increase in labor costs, coupled with a shortage of workers, continues to deliver a double wallop to professional roofers’ bottom lines.

Attaching Lath for Adhered Masonry Veneer over Continuous Insulation

An added layer of insulation requires a stronger and corrosion resistant lath fastener whether for traditional three-coat stucco or adhered stone veneer.

Jason Wigboldy

March 1, 2016

Adhered masonry veneer has been around for centuries in the form of three-coat stucco.

EIFS, the True Continuous Insulation (CI)

Taking steps along the eco-pathway of improving EIFS to reduce our footprint.

Albert Carrillo

February 23, 2016

It's all the rage in stucco and EIFS claddings and to our readers we know it as continuous 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.

Spray Foam's Efficiency Solution

Doug Kramer

February 9, 2016

With new home code requirements becoming more increasingly difficult to meet, spray foam offers a cost and energy efficient solution.

Achieving the Highest Performing Walls & Attics

Rick Duncan, Ph.D, P.E

December 16, 2015

Because the building enclosure can make or break the structure’s ability to conserve energy, best practices in the design of the building enclosure have become essential