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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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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.

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Introduction, Overview and Outline

An Introduction, Overview and Outline for the Code-Compliant & High Performance Walls presentation.

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Assessment of Moisture Control & Insulation Requirements in Vermont’s Final Draft 2015 Residential Building Energy Standard (RBES) and Handbook

Concerns regarding moisture control performance can affect walls of any thickness, with or without the added protection of exterior continuous insulation. One purpose of this Research Report is to present data to evaluate and substantiate an appropriate application of continuous insulation in an R20+5 assembly (e.g., R20 cavity insulation plus R-5 continuous insulation on the exterior).

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2024 IECC Commercial Envelope

Presented as a live, full-day course at the 2025 Colorado Chapter of ICC Educational Institute, Jay Crandell, P.E. and Thomas Culp, Ph.D. cover the importance of the building thermal envelope in the context of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code 

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Continuous Insulation & Foam Plastics in the Building Envelope

Presented as a full-day, live course at the 2025 Colorado Chapter of ICC Educational Institute, Eric Banks, Jay Crandell, P.E. and Marcin Pazera cover the important aspects of using foam plastic insulating sheathing (FPIS) continuous insulation (ci) in the building envelope. 

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Moisture Drive & Code-Compliant Building Envelopes

This program introduces the importance and functions of the Building Thermal Envelope (BTE) and then covers code compliance issues with regard to thermal insulation and water/air/vapor control. 

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Ci by Climate Zone in Commercial Energy & Building Codes

This program introduces the importance and functions of the Building Thermal Envelope (BTE) and then covers code compliance with the commercial energy and building codes for appropriate use of continuous insulation in all climate zones. 

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