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Insulation & Air Sealing



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5 Standout Energy-Efficient Products Spotted at IBS 2023

See what this green remodeler recommends from the show floor




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Air Sealing a Dropped Soffit

An interior chase on an exterior wall is an often-overlooked source of major air leaks

Innovative Products: ZIP System R-Sheathing

As the country gets greener, this product keeps gaining fans

Innovative Products: ThermalStar One Insulated Sheathing

This OSB-foam-WRB sandwich meets shear requirements with standard-length nails

Pro's Pick: RetroFoam Insulation

Pennsylvania remodeler Dennis Gehman on why he likes this three-part resin for insulating his company's remodeling projects 

How to Install Exterior Rigid Foam, Part 2

On the second layer, offset and tape the seams, and use the rainscreen strapping to hold everything in place

How to Kill a House

Insulating older homes is an all-or-nothing proposition. Just blowing insulation into the walls can create moisture problems that will rot the wood structure from the inside out.

How to Install Exterior Rigid Foam, Part 1

Careful flashing and a tight fit are keys to success when retrofitting the first of two layers of foam

How to Insulate a Monolithic Slab [GUIDE]

A how-to guide for slab-on-grade foundations in either hot or cold climates

How to Insulate a Monolithic Slab

Tips for insulating slab-on-grade foundations

How Insulation Can Save Lives

Benefits include lower CO2 emissions and better air quality

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