Tag Archives: insulation
Tips for House-Hunting in the Winter
Posted on February 24, 2018 | Tips
There’s no need to postpone the search for a new home just because it’s winter. While you’re hibernating, you could be missing out on the home of your dreams. You probably start your new home search online, browsing real estate listings in the warmth of your cozy home. Once you have narrowed down your list…
Product Feature: Owens Corning
Posted on January 22, 2016 | Products
Owens Corning is an industry leader in insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites for over 75 years. They pride themselves in the “Owens Corning Story” which includes their mission, purpose and values. Their insulating products help customers conserve energy, provide improved acoustical performance and offer convenience of installation and use, making them a preferred insulating product…
Building exterior walls with rigid foam insulation
Posted on August 17, 2015 | Build Process, Products
The most effective exterior wall construction to protect a home from moisture, air infiltration and energy loss includes a layer of rigid foam installation on the exterior of the wall surface. Studs account for nearly 25 percent of the wall surface and without rigid foam installation on the exterior a condition known as thermal bridging…
Advantages of Building with a Housewrap
Posted on March 20, 2015 | Build Process, Products
Advantages of Building with a Housewrap The first question you might be asking is: what is a housewrap? Housewrap is a synthetic material used to cover the exterior of a house before the final exterior wall finish is applied. Some of the common product names that you may have seen are Tyvek®, WEATHERMATETM and GreenGuard….