It is widely known that wood offers higher levels of thermal resistivity versus other framing materials. In fact, wood naturally has nearly four times the thermal resistance of steel or masonry. The ...

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icynene, a manufacturer of spray foam insulation, today announced the recent approval of five new fire rated commercial exterior wall assemblies featuring their ...

Rather than relying only on insulation placed between studs, CI places insulation across the exterior of the wall so it remains continuous over framing members. That detail matters because framing ...

Across climate zones, rising codes are increasing awareness of the role continuous insulation (ci) plays in helping buildings meet and exceed energy efficiency thresholds. But while thermal efficiency ...