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  • Sheathing and Insulation in One

    NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing from LP could make wall assemblies simpler by combining OSB sheathing with XPS insulation.

  • One-Piece Foundation Insulation and Finish System

    FoundationPro from Progressive Technologies has all the advantages of exterior insulation plus it protects from UV radiation and weed whacking.

  • Insulating a Workshop in Vermont

    One owner-builder ponders the wisdom of adding a layer of exterior rigid foam to a large stick-framed building.

  • Why Should I Use Mineral-Wool Exterior Insulation?

    Learn how installing semi-rigid mineral wool outside of wall sheathing reduces thermal bridging and improves a home's energy efficiency.

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    Learn how the team at the 2020 FHB House utilized Rockwool products to make the home more comfortable and efficient.

  • Prepping for Windows

    The team at the 2020 FHB House builds ZIP R-Sheathing window bucks and installs Rockwool exterior insulation before the new windows go in.

  • Podcast 212: Walls With Reclaimed Foam, Fixing a Loud Furnace, and Warped Doors

    The crew hears from listeners about tooling urethane sealants, installing an HRV, and the British series "Grand Designs" before taking questions about the best wall assembly for reclaimed foam, what to do about a deafening furnace, and the best way to insulate a garage under a garage.

  • Staging a Construction Project for Multiple Labor Cycles

    Setting up scaffolding for the duration of the job saves time on high-performance wall assemblies

  • Installing Rockwool for Continuous Exterior Insulation

    Careful cutting and fitting plus smart flashing details make the job of wrapping the walls and roof of the 2018 FHB House in mineral wool go according to plan.

  • Thermally Broken Roof Framing

    The builders of the 2018 FHB House illustrate how unique hardware from Maine Deck Brackets helps them to reduce thermal bridging and leave room for exterior insulation.

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