Author: Craig Teasley
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High-Performance Windows & Air Infiltration
Generally speaking, windows are the weakest link in our building envelopes. When evaluating windows, often the insulative specifications (R-value / U-factor) are the primary focus. Just as important are the air infiltration rates. Code-built homes often lose 20 to 40% of the heat in the home through air infiltration. Windows and doors are a significant…
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What is Continuous Insulation and Why Does It Matter?
Let’s start by clearing up a misconception about building envelopes: Buildings need to breathe, walls don’t. If you want a building to be energy efficient and comfortable, you can’t have leaky walls.  If you want a resilient building without mold issues, you can’t have walls that trap moisture. With a continuous insulation strategy, however, you…