Energy codes have quietly rewritten the exterior wall. What used to be a simple assembly of studs, sheathing, and cladding now has to carry one to four inches of continuous rigid insulation on the outboard side of the framing. That layer solves a real thermal problem,...
Continuous Rigid Insulation
Why Continuous Insulation is Important
Introduction to Continuous Insulation Continuous insulation is the concept of using specialized products to improve the thermal containment of buildings, which helps them meet energy codes. Standards exist for both residential and commercial buildings, and it would...

