Category Archives: Below-Grade Insulation, Sheathing & Wall Applications

The Polar-R Triple Threat

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Jim Nugent

By: Jim Nugent, Regional Sales Manager With the new code requirements for continuous insulation and weatherable barriers coupled with the trend in construction design moving towards commercial and residential buildings having “out-bound” insulation, architects are looking for sheathing products that … Continue reading →

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LTTR Defined

Posted on January 28, 2014 by John Myers

By: John Myers, Sales Representative - Architectural Products LTTR & Published R-Value With 2014 and the changes in the Polyisocyanurate R-Values, it might be beneficial to try and better understand just how manufacturers came up with their published R-Values. Specifically, … Continue reading →

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Continuous Insulation Made to Order

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Pat Austin

By: Pat Austin, Sales Representative - Architectural Products As code officials contemplate how to improve the performance of our buildings, they have come to realize the importance of minimizing interruptions to the insulation envelope. These interruptions, often referred to as … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Beef?

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Dale Mullikin

By: Dale Mullikin, Sales Representative - Architectural Products Not all of you remember the Wendy’s commercial from 1984. The woman who said, “Where’s the Beef?” went on to be a an overnight sensation across the country. The bun was big, … Continue reading →

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New R-Value Requirements

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jim Nugent

By: Jim Nugent, Sales Representative - Architectural Products With both ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) updating their R value requirements and setting new standards for continuous insulation (ci), building owners … Continue reading →

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