December 10, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Rainscreen Wall with Exterior Rock Wool Insulation Board Why a rain screen wall is important to the energy and durability detailing on a Passive House. Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Siding & Exterior Trim YouTube Northwest video
November 30, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Exterior Insulation on the Roof and Walls (vented roof) How to detail the foam at corners and connections when tightening the energy efficiency of an old house Insulation & Air Sealing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
November 10, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sill Seal with Flashing Tape Air Barrier The biggest crack in the house, revisited for #ThrowbackThursday Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
November 1, 2015 Updated: July 20, 2023 Haiku: Thermal Bridging Roofs get wet at night—Heat flows through the easy path—Framing is a bridge. Insulation & Air Sealing Haiku
October 15, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Exterior Roof Insulation Retrofit (Unvented Roof) Covering the roof of an old house with a blanket of insulation makes the house more comfortable and it cuts energy use. Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D page
October 1, 2015 Updated: July 17, 2023 Exterior Foam Insulation Retrofit: How To Install Polyiso Panels, Part 2 The second layer of foam is the air barrier and drainage plane. Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Video video
September 24, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 2015 Energy Code Updates: New Chapter for Remodelers and More New energy codes are coming (very) soon; many states are jumping straight to the most aggressive one HVAC & Mechanicals Insulation & Air Sealing Plumbing, Electrical Article
September 17, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Exterior Roof Insulation Retrofit (Vented Roof) #ÜberRoof: A site-built ventilated SIP roof sandwich. Roofing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
August 19, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 South American SIPS (Stucco Insulated Panel System) A faster way to build affordable housing in a tropical climate. It is a quick build when compared to standard block and stucco. Insulation & Air Sealing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Photos photos
August 14, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Remodeling Tip for Old Masonry Homes: Always Fur the Inside Walls Furring the inside of masonry walls makes room for wires and can significantly improve the R-value Concrete & Masonry Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Kitchens & Baths Photos photos
