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This article is based on questions regarding Walls asked during the May REScheck Webcast as well as questions received through email.
Cavity insulation is used within the wood- or metal-framed wall, while rigid continuous insulation (c.i.) is placed on the exterior side of the framing.
House of Straw - Straw Bale Construction Comes of Age (5.4 mb)
Americans want comforable, attractive, functional and durable housing. Yet, many increasingly find high quality housing beyond their means.
Cavity insulation is insulation installed in the cavities between structural members, such as wood studs, metal framing, and Z-clips.
Places such as electrical boxes and plumbing fixtures can be areas for air leakage in addition to exterior doors, windows, floors, and foundations.
The design of building envelopes for durability, indoor environmental quality, and energy conservation should not create conditions of accelerated deterioration, reduced thermal performance, or proble...
Moisture-laden air can damage insulation and framing members, but a continuous vapor barrier helps prevent this from happening.
When calculating area takeoffs, use dimension lines when available; scale with an architect's scale only if necessary; and estimate only if necessary.
Radiant barriers (39 KB)On a sunny summer day, the temperature of the roof of a house can climb above 140°F. The hot roof radiates heat across the attic air space to the insulation below.