The tested assembly included, among other elements, interior 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board, 6-inch 20-gauge steel studs at 16 inches on center, 1/2-inch exterior gypsum sheathing, a fluid-applied air ...

Insulation can help increase overall energy efficiency, minimize the spread of fire, manage risks associated with moisture and mold, and improve occupant comfort. When designing exterior wall ...

That’s great news for your wallet and the planet. But 9 out of 10 homes in the U.S. are under-insulated, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with older residences especially likely ...

Strongwell’s Strongirt® is the ideal continuous insulation (CI) cladding attachment support system. This all-FRP fiberglass pultruded composite uses a custom fire-retardant resin system and unique ...

One of the clearest shifts has been broader adoption of continuous insulation (CI). Rather than relying only on insulation placed between studs, CI places insulation across the exterior of the wall so ...