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I’m deeply curious if there’s a calculator or theory of calculation that can determine the regulating impact of concrete walls (x” thick) that are connected to footings of a given depth. I’m working on an ICF house that is the following exterior -> interior. Black brick facade -> 2″ gap -> 2.5″ EPS -> 8″-10″ […]
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As we approach the end of 2024, organizations should be keeping tabs on how ISO standards will be evolving over the next year. Expect changes on several fronts, from environmental sustainability to rapidly developing technological advancements throughout the globe. Standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 were last updated in 2015, and are expecting […]
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The recent GBA article “Passive House Today” referred several times to “low GWP XPS insulation”.I’ve been avoiding XPS in favor of EPS due to XPS much larger greenhouse warming potential (GWP). I understand that manufacturers are revising their XPS formulations to reduce the impact of XPS. But is it really comparable to EPS now?For example […]
Other than convenience of construction is there any reason not to have the air / moisture barrier immediately behind the drywall? I realize air sealing around electrical and plumbing penetrations may require additional diligence but if the assembly meets or exceeds full wall and roof R-value for a given climate zone, and is vapor-open to […]