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Abstract
As energy code requirements have become more stringent in the last decade, the incorporation of continuous insulation within opaque assemblies to mitigate the negative impacts of thermal bridging has become the standard for many climate zones. To be installed continuously, the insulation is placed outboard of the air and water barrier in most wall assemblies, which means it will generally be exposed to higher levels of moisture than insulation placed within an interior wall cavity.
As energy code requirements have become more stringent in the last decade, the incorporation of continuous insulation within opaque assemblies to mitigate the negative impacts of thermal bridging has become the standard for many climate zones. To be installed continuously, the insulation is placed outboard of the air and water barrier in most wall assemblies, which means it will generally be exposed to higher levels of moisture than insulation placed within an interior wall cavity.
Date
10/2021
10/2021
Author(s)
Jodi M. Knorowski and Rex A. Cyphers
Jodi M. Knorowski and Rex A. Cyphers
Page(s)
60-75
60-75
Keyword(s)
climate; zones; energy; code; insulation; bridging
climate; zones; energy; code; insulation; bridging