Energy Efficiency

What Are the Fundamentals of Thermal Bridging?

August 13, 2019

Thermal bridges in walls can reduce the overall performance of a building. In addition, ignoring thermal bridges can result in significantly over-estimated building performance and moisture condensation ultimately leading to corrosion, mold, rot and more.

Insulation Helps Meet Tough City Building Codes

August 13, 2019

The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), known as the nation’s third busiest airport, has been undergoing a major overhaul that requires adherence to strict city building codes.

DOE Compares 2015 IECC to the 2018 Version – Result Is?

August 13, 2019

The DOE recently released its preliminary determination of energy savings for residential buildings in the 2018 IECC.

EnergyShield Continuous Insulation Transforms Musty Basement

August 13, 2019

To provide a relaxing and healthy living space while keeping heating and cooling costs low, Jon and Rachel required a highly energy efficient insulation solution.

Are Smart Phase Change Roofs the Future?

August 13, 2019

Architects are increasingly turning to cool-roof technologies as a fundamental climate adaptation strategy. Simply defined, a cool roof is more reflective and less heat absorptive than a typical roof.

Resilience, IECC, Insulation and Air Sealing – Best Practice

August 13, 2019

Research has shown that following a disaster, roughly 40 to 60 percent of small businesses never reopen and 90 percent fail within a year if they can’t resume operations within five days.

Everything You Need to Know About Roof Flashing

August 7, 2019

Learn from experts like builder Mike Guertin, who shares his best tips and methods on everything from vent flashing to common errors in the process.

How To: Air-Sealing Simplified

August 7, 2019

Carpenter Tim Holton describes a project in which his team added a sunroom to the back of a client’s home, and the site’s unique requirements made a piered foundation with deck-style footings the best solution.

Factors That Influence Builder’s Insulation Preferences

August 7, 2019

The 2019 Annual Builder Practices Survey, which had more than 1,600 homebuilder participants this year, provides some powerful insight into the thermal products market in the U.S.

Retrofit Concepts Improve Energy Efficiency

August 6, 2019

Research has shown that following a disaster, roughly 40 to 60 percent of small businesses never reopen and 90 percent fail within a year if they can’t resume operations within five days.