Moving to High Performance Home Building is Worth the Learning Curve
As home energy codes drive performance, builders will have to find ways to build homes that meet those codes.
Interest in ICFs Growing as Builders Look for High Performance Options
As energy codes and consumer interest drive growth in high-performance home buildings, insulated concrete forms provide an attractive alternative to wood-frame construction.
ICFs Turning Up in Award Winning Homes
For builders looking for ways to create high-performance homes efficiently, insulated concrete forms may be the answer. As the name implies, ICFs are EPS foam forms filled with concrete to form walls and foundations for home residential and commercial buildings....
Air and Water Management Solves High Performance Home Challenges
Build tight and ventilate right is the mantra of high performance home building, but actually pulling that off can be challenging for builders.
New Wall Assembly Uses Traditional Methods to Meet New Codes
There are many paths to creating an energy-efficient all assembly, and a new approach that relies on traditional techniques is gaining ground. The Extended Plate and Beam Wall offers a way to incorporate continuous insulation on the exterior of the home using standard wood framing.
Insulated Wall Panel Eliminates Common Wall Assembly Components
Technology offers a cost-effective alternative to site-built framing.
Drywall Options Deliver Better Living in in Proud Green Home of Louisville
Drywall products from CertainTeed are part of the package that will deliver a high performance home to its new owners.
A high performance thermal envelope starts at the foundation
To ensure the Proud Green Home of Louisville performs according to plan, it's being wrapped in insulation. The foundation incorporates foam forms, and most of the walls are insulated concrete forms as well. Builder Sy Safi of UberGreen Spaces &...
New exterior claddings mimic natural products with zero maintenance
Builders and homeowners love the look of traditional natural finishes, but the maintenance headaches can be a real downer.
Foundation insulation strategies reduce moisture movement and energy loss
Home insulation strategies should include protecting below-grade walls and foundations from potential moisture damage and energy loss.
Continuous wall insulation fights off moisture and energy loss
By including continuous exterior insulation in a wall assembly, builders can deliver a better performing home.
Test homes reveal the secrets of high performance construction
12 test homes are revealing some of the secrets behind the best wall systems.
Wall assembly designed to boost insulation using traditional techniques
The Extended Plate and Beam design features innovative framing techniques, exterior rigid foam and weatherization products.
New lath solves water management problems in wall systems
Managing moisture on exterior walls is always a challenge, but there's a new solution for stone, stucco and brick veneers.
New wall assembly cuts building costs and boosts energy efficiency
As building codes come to emphasize insulation and air sealing, home builders are looking for affordable wall systems.
Active building products help manage indoor air quality
New active building materials can help make homes safer and more comfortable by directly affecting the environment.
Engineered shake & shingle siding delivers the look of cedar without the upkeep
Everyone loves the natural beauty, warmth, and charm of real cedar siding on homes, but they don’t love the constant upkeep.
Durable sheathing resists weather for easier builds
Sheathing that can stand up to the weather helps builders deliver a better quality home.
Seal the building envelope with innovative products
Air sealing offers a proven and cost-effective solution for reducing energy expenses and increasing the energy efficiency of a home.
Installer-friendly ICFs are strong and cut down on waste and labor time
As insulated concrete forms gain ground in the residential marketplace, contractors and installers are learning about the benefits of this building system.
