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Fire

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

Building Codes Intro

An overview of Building Code Compliance.

Air Barrier Requirements

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

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.

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.

Energy Codes Intro

Introduction to the value of continuous insulation in achieving the intent of the IECC and ASHRAE 90.1

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.

Introduction, Overview and Outline

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

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).

Building Designer Resources

We've gathered these resources to create and promote design tools that will make engineering evaluation, specification and implementation of innovative products easier. As this group of resources grows, these tools will range from design examples to “calculator” like tools. Please check back regularly for the latest state-of-the-art design support information.