...thermalbridging when building with ICF? I really like the Legalett Thermasill product, but it looks to have a proprietary design that only fits with their slab...
Posted by Shaun BSept. 13, 2020, 6:31 a.m.Slab on Grade3 Responses
...thermaland air barrier on our 1970s raised bungalow. We have a fully insulated (with spray foam) basement up to the rim joists. This space is now wonderful t...
...thermalbridging. Did the software analysis however prove that this indirect degree ofthermalbridging is so elongated (from outer screw through inner strappin...
...thermalbridging, and 3) the elimination of the time and cost associated with a house-wrap. However I am unable to locate any retail sources in Ontario or any...
Posted by Steve BullJan. 14, 2020, 6:06 p.m.Walls and Roofs3 Responses
...thermalbridging into the concrete core of the wall allowing energy stored in thethermalmass to bleed into the soil below. This is one of the problems with bu...
Posted by Walter van den BroekSept. 18, 2020, 11:23 a.m.Foundation choices1 Responses
...thermalbridging through studs in the form of frost lines. The temperature on the exterior of the wall where the studs are would be higher than the temperature ...
...breakthermalbridges in wall assemblies and improve the overallthermalperformance of a home as well an increase home durability, which is what happens when y...
...thermalbridging through the rough opening, they are best set inside a bit. You can see athermalimage of heat loss through windows on this page. And have yo...
Posted by Anwas QweltenMay 30, 2019, 8:16 p.m.Windows and doors1 Responses
Here is my problem: I have polyurethane spray foam inside the assembly cavity of my walls and unvented flat roof ceiling. It's impossible to air seal all the j...
Since the recent cold snap our double glazed windows are running with water, every morning it's all over the window sills, running down the wall - in the bathr...
Posted by Greg OlmsteadDec. 12, 2019, 6:21 a.m.Walls and Roofs1 Responses
8" semi rigid and 5 1/2" between the studs. why not use 8" semi rigid, 3 1/2" between the studs and 2 " more semi rigid on the inside beneath the gyprock? Is t...
I'm planning on a replacing the existing gas forced air heating system with electric ductless mini split system as I'm undergoing a remodel of my home and maki...
We want to add insualtion to exeterior back porch wall, above porch floor and below. House was built in 1895 so 127 years old. Hoping to put something like hal...
I have a 1780 brick federal with fieldstone foundation in New York State - all original. I'm trying to figure out how best to insulate the foundation walls. ...
...breakers that will stop air and repel a bit of moisture, but they will also let moisture escape. See this page here – Choosing a house wrap, which is best?
