Continuous Insulation for Code-Compliant & High Performance Walls
With the rise in importance of the energy code (IECC) continuous exterior insulation has become part of the solutions discussion. This educational program and related modules are focused on the appropriate use of foam sheathing and its application with respect to codes, standards, and other information useful for the proper installation by the construction industry.
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Installation Instructions for Attachment of Exterior Wall Coverings Through FPIS
Modules
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| 1 |
Introduction, Overview and Outline An Introduction, Overview and Outline for the Code-Compliant & High Performance Walls presentation. |
Cladding Attachments, Water Resistive Barrier | |
| 2 |
Continuous Insulation Primer General overview of FPIS used as Continuous insulation including its history, types of FPIS and its role in performing various building envelop functions such as insulation, water resistance, air barrier and water vapor control. |
Moisture Vapor Transmission | |
| 3 |
Energy Codes Intro Introduction to the value of continuous insulation in achieving the intent of the IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 |
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| 4 |
Explanation of Footnote H Explanation of the purpose and intent of the IRC, Table R402.1.1, footnote h. Explains how mis-interpretations have been used to bypass the intended code requirements for continuous insulation. |
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| 5 |
Prescriptive R-values, U-factor Equivalents, and Total UA Analysis Explanation of the various pathways that can be used to comply with the Energy Code requirements. |
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| 6 |
Air Barrier Requirements Overview of the IECC requirement to include air barriers and how FPIS can fulfil that need. |
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Building Codes Intro An overview of Building Code Compliance. |
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Fire Overview of the code provisions relating to the fire performance of FPIS materials. |
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| 9 |
Structural Overview of the structural code requirements for FPIS including wind pressure resistance, cladding attachments, window attachments, wall bracing and installation of vinyl siding, stucco and wood shakes over FPIS. |
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| 10 |
Cladding Attachment General do’s and don’ts for the installation of FPIS. |
Cladding Attachments | |
| 11 |
Building Science General discussion on the use of FPIS as a WRB, Air barrier or vapor retarder. |
Moisture Vapor Transmission, Vapor Retarder, Water Resistive Barrier | |
| 12 |
Installation Details Information on where to find additional installation details for the use of FPIS in wall assemblies. |
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| 13 |
Summary and Conclusion Summary, Conclusion and Questions slides for the Continuous Insulation for Code-Compliant & High Performance Walls |