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Home » R-value

Articles Tagged with ''R-value''

Applying spray foam Insulation

Spray Foam vs Traditional Insulation in the South

Comparing performance in heat, humidity, and severe weather conditions
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John Wyatt
April 1, 2026
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Fiberglass and cellulose often fall short in Southern climates, while spray foam delivers better air sealing, moisture control, and energy efficiency.
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Insulating Metal Clad Buildings

Insulating Metal Clad Buildings

Properly installed spray foam insulation can dramatically improve the performance of metal clad buildings, but success depends on careful attention to substrate stability, preparation, and framing details.
Tom Harris
Tom Harris
February 23, 2026
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Properly installed spray foam insulation can dramatically improve the performance of metal clad buildings, but success depends on careful attention to substrate stability, preparation, and framing details.
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What R-Value Really Means—and Why It Doesn’t Tell the Whole Insulation Story

What R-Value Really Means—and Why It Doesn’t Tell the Whole Insulation Story

Tom Harris breaks down the limitations of R-value
Tom Harris
Tom Harris
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John Wyatt
February 13, 2026
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Insulation expert Tom Harris explains why traditional R-value measurements fall short—and how the industry is working toward better ways to measure real-world insulation performance.
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Kingspan Launches KingRib Wall Panel Line

Insulated metal panels combine ribbed design and thermal performance
W&C Staff
February 12, 2026
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KingRib 3 and 5 panels offer high R-values, customizable finishes and faster installation for commercial buildings.


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Spray Foam Insulation applied to a ceiling

Choosing Between Open and Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation

A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
Maxime Duzyk is senior global director of building science and engineering for Huntsman Building Solutions
Maxime Duzyk
February 11, 2026
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A clear, practical guide to the key differences between open-and closed-cell spray foam insulation—and how to choose the right option based on performance needs, climate, and building goals.
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Avoiding the Dual Vapor Barrier Trap—Why Mineral Wool Is a Smart Choice for Commercial Walls

Why understanding vapor permeability—not just R-value—can make or break the long-term performance of commercial wall assemblies.
Todd Shear
Todd Shear
February 4, 2026
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Whether you’re a specifying architect, general contractor or facility manager, virtually everyone in commercial construction is under pressure to meet energy codes and build tighter envelopes. But without careful consideration, that approach can unintentionally create a dual vapor barrier.
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INsulation being added to the wooden frame of a building
Building Better Enclosures

How Modern Building Envelope Materials Support New Code Requirements

Contractors are pushed toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes. making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
Daniel Darling, Director of Engineering at OX Engineered Products
Daniel Darling
Smitha Jayaraman is a product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Smitha Jayaraman
Ed Klonowski is a senior product manager at Amrize Building Envelope
Ed Klonowski
January 16, 2026
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Modern updates to the IECC 2024 and ASHRAE 90.1-2022 push contractors toward tighter, more energy-efficient building envelopes, making continuity in insulation, air sealing, and moisture control essential and increasing the importance of integrated materials like spray foam, structural sheathing, coatings, and sealants to meet rising performance standards.
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Why 2025 Was a Turning Point for the Spray Foam Industry
If Walls Could Talk

Why 2025 Was a Turning Point for the Spray Foam Industry

The past year was a major stepping stone for the spray foam insulation industry. Tom Harris explains.
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John Wyatt
Tom Harris
Tom Harris
January 8, 2026
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From breakthrough foam chemistry to a more educated, collaborative contractor base, Tom Harris explains why 2025 was a defining year for spray foam—and what those shifts mean as the industry prepares for the challenges and opportunities of 2026.


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A man installing an insulation panel

Continuous Insulation and Code Requirements: How Codes Address Continuous Insulation

Continuous insulation creates a continuous thermal barrier around a building’s exterior, reducing thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency, and meeting modern code requirements in many climate zones.
Clark Larson is Southeast Architecture & Design Manager/Co. Director Strategic Partnerships U.S. for Master Wall Inc.
Clark Larson
November 19, 2025
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Continuous insulation creates a continuous thermal barrier around a building’s exterior, reducing thermal bridging, improving energy efficiency, and meeting modern code requirements in many climate zones.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

One-Coat Stucco: Why?

One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
September 25, 2025
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One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
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