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Summary, Conclusion and Questions slides for the Continuous Insulation for Code-Compliant & High Performance Walls

Information on where to find additional installation details for the use of FPIS in wall assemblies.

General discussion on the use of FPIS as a WRB, Air barrier or vapor retarder.

General do’s and don’ts for the installation of FPIS.

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.

Overview of the code provisions relating to the fire performance of FPIS materials.

An overview of Building Code Compliance.

Overview of the IECC requirement to include air barriers and how FPIS can fulfil that need.

Explanation of the various pathways that can be used to comply with the Energy Code requirements.

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.