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For the cut-and-cobble approach to insulating a framed wall cavity with foam board, do you need to use adhesive to stick the foam board to the wall sheathing? Or do you just rely on canned foam at the edges to hold it in place? GBA Detail Library A collection of one thousand construction details organized […]
Code Green The IECC gives builders several ways to meet wall-insulation requirements—including cavity insulation, continuous insulation, and performance paths. Here’s how the options work. By Randy Williams | April 6, 2026 Many of the requirements in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)—better known as the energy code—are based on where you live. This article focuses […]
Hello,I have just read the most recent Q&A spotlight article regarding a wall assembly in zone 6, midcoast maine. I am designing my own house in the same area and have come up with a similar assembly I would like to use for similar reasons. However, mine varies in one crucial respect. My assembly is […]
Hi all,My 2nd floor framing plan will likely require lots of structural adhesive. As part of an exposed timber frame floor I’ll be using it to build 2 and 3-ply joists, as well as to glue down the exposed 2x decking, and subfloor above that. Since these elements are exposed, I’d like to minimize any […]
Hi GBA Community, I am trying to help a client determine if a heat pump water heater or a standard electrical water heater is best for their budget / long term savings. Part of this discussion is the payback period on the HPWH up charge versus the energy savings. I know the unit and install […]
Dürr Builds CO₂-Efficient Paint Shop for Volkswagen in Mexico Dürr has delivered a turnkey paint shop at Volkswagen’s Puebla plant featuring electrified drying systems, driverless transport, and advanced overspray separation to cut CO₂ emissions by 40 percent. By Stasia DeMarco September 05, 2025 Dürr has completed a turnkey paint shop for Volkswagen in Puebla, Mexico, […]