Tag Archives: Insulation

Building for better fire resilience in WUI zones

February 10, 2023

WUI zones are areas of transition between unoccupied land and human development, where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. Communities adjacent to and surrounded by wildland are at varying degrees of risk from wildfires.

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Next-gen sprayfoam systems: Shifting to HFO blowing agents

September 19, 2022

The push toward HFO-based sprayfoam blowing agent technology is the latest step in an ongoing evolution to phase out the use of chemicals known to harm the ozone and climate. In addition to reducing the negative Earth impacts of sprayfoam insulation and roofing materials, there are also product performance and installation considerations. This article will explain the blowing agent shift and why it matters to those considering the specification of sprayfoam for both insulation and roofing applications in commercial building projects.

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Polycarbonate panels were clear choice for art residence

August 8, 2022

JGMA turned to thermal-performance-meeting polycarbonate panels instead of glass windows for its KLEO Art Residences project located in Chicago’s Washington neighborhood in order to furnish an environment conducive to creative pursuits.

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Long-term energy efficiency begins in the wall

April 22, 2022

Fluffy (and potentially messy) flash-and-batt insulation is primarily what still comes to mind when the general population thinks about ‘insulation’ for a building.

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Improving water management and energy efficiency with tapered roof insulation

January 31, 2022

Whether for new construction or a replacement on an existing building, installing a low-slope roof is a project that requires careful planning and design to ensure the new system will meet the rigorous demands during its service life. Employing tapered insulation is a cost-effective way to increase a roof’s thermal efficiency while also implementing an adequate rainwater management strategy that includes both proper drainage and elimination of ponding water.

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