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Vapor & Air Barriers: What's the Difference?

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

Three common continuous mineral fiber myths debunked.
Rockford Boyer
November 16, 2016
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Pseudologoi were the personifications, or tangible manifestations, of lies and falsehoods in Greek Mythology. Myths are stories that people know to take as parables, not to interpret literally. But falsehoods are dangerous. 


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SIPs "Go Gray": Graphite Polystyrene Insulating Cores

Joe Pasma P.E
November 1, 2016
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What the new graphite polystyrene (gps) insulating cores mean for the building industry.
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EnergyShield Ply Pro

Atlas Roofing
August 8, 2016
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EnergyShield Ply Pro is a Class A polyiso insulation bonded to plywood for commercial continuous wall insulation systems. The single component provides insulation, together with a fire-treated plywood substrate, that can be mechanically fastened to various installations and labor savings. It offers the highest R-value per inch of any rigid insulation.


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ICF Homes

The Benefits of an ICF Home

Paul Hubble
April 1, 2016
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Energy cost savings, reduced noise, and healthier environments draw many homeowners to building a concrete house.
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Global Insulation Trends

Allison Blackburn
January 1, 2015
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A look at trends and the forecast for insulation throughout the world.
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Waterproofing

A Polyurethane Solution to Waterproofing the House

Waterproofing Your Home: Water-Resistant Spray Polyurethane Foam a Helpful Solution in Flood-Prone Regions
Sandra Gump
June 3, 2013
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When it comes to preventing moisture damage, mold and other hazards caused by excess water, using water-resistant insulation in floors, walls and ceilings is crucial.
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Smarter Windows

Insulated Metal Panel Wall and Aluminum Window Systems

IMP wall and window systems—the benefits of integrated components.
Greg Lusty
December 7, 2012
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 Today’s evolving architectural industry calls for a new, smarter wall, offering not only the best in performance, sustainability, value and aesthetics, but advanced wall-to-window integration capabilities to meet the growing demands of sustainable construction.  


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Architectural Grade EPS Insulation

ACH Foam Technologies
May 9, 2012
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 The company’s new EPS architectural grade insulation that matches XPS products in compressive strength and R value.


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Everything Old is New Again

Leroy Anthony
August 25, 2011
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In 2011, Bill Chaleff, of Chaleff & Rogers Architects, came to Community Environmental Center (CEC) with a challenging situation. Chaleff’s client, who owned a vintage mansion in Southampton, Long Island, wanted to repair the house and wanted a sustainable solution for insulating the exterior walls so that the original interior plaster faces of the walls could be preserved.
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