Articles Tagged with ''R-value''

Why is Concrete Masonry Unit Construction Not More Common in America?

CMUs are rare in the U.S. but common in the rest of the world.

October 10, 2023

The popularity of continuous insulation is now affecting CMU walls. Adding a layer of rigid foam over masonry and the cement plaster is NOT recommended. There is a perfect system designed for this and it is called exterior insulation finish systems. Ironically, in Europe, they are putting mineral wool into the cavity of red clay blocks so they can use adhered masonry veneer and keep the CI.

Spray Foam Insulation Helps Family

Mold hypersensitivity leads to company going beyond expectations.

Trey McNamee

September 19, 2023

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Mold hypersensitivity leads to company going beyond expectations.

Channel Glass Façades: Design Without Compromise

David Vermeulen

September 15, 2023

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Rebuilt for Improved Comfort, Thermal Performance and Air Quality

Spray foam insulation and unvented attic play starring roles.

Doug Brady

September 13, 2023

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Spray foam insulation and UNVENTED attic play starring roles.

The Drying Co. Insulates

Focusing on the customer leads to success for a Virginia contractor.

Michael Levitt

September 5, 2023

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Focusing on the customer leads to success for a Virginia contractor.

Changing Energy Codes

Adapting in advance of inevitable mandates from March.

Todd Gluski

July 21, 2023

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Adapting in advance of inevitable mandates from March.

A Stone’s (Wool) Throw Away

Building in New York can be a hard endeavor. And stone wool insulation makes it all the more interesting.

Brendan Van Gool

April 17, 2023

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Building in New York can be a hard endeavor. And stone wool insulation makes it all the more interesting.

Students Create Safe and Sustainable Housing Community

April 5, 2021

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For their project, 18 students worked to provide a solution to challenges facing the community: establishing a safe space for people experiencing homelessness with COVID-19 to quarantine

Meeting Tomorrow's Challenges with Spray Foam Insulation

“Doing More With Less” is a Statement Often Heard in Today's Lean-Minded Business Discussions. It's Also True in North American Construction.

Thomas Harris

January 3, 2020

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Fewer skilled tradesmen, less available energy, tighter build schedules, fewer quality checks and less concern with building envelope performance are off-set by the demand for more energy efficient designs, more resilient assemblies and more productivity.

Vapor & Air Barriers: What's the Difference?

Why people are confusing these two barriers, and clearing up the confusion once and for all.

Michael Griffin

December 3, 2019

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When we look at the modern building environment, one of the hottest topics on many people’s minds are weather barriers and moisture control.

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Articles Tagged with ''R-value''

Why is Concrete Masonry Unit Construction Not More Common in America?

Spray Foam Insulation Helps Family

Channel Glass Façades: Design Without Compromise

Rebuilt for Improved Comfort, Thermal Performance and Air Quality

The Drying Co. Insulates

Changing Energy Codes

A Stone’s (Wool) Throw Away

Students Create Safe and Sustainable Housing Community

Meeting Tomorrow's Challenges with Spray Foam Insulation

Vapor & Air Barriers: What's the Difference?

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