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"Thermal bridging"

Thermal bridging / Discussions

How do you insulate the exterior of a brick house?

We want to add insualtion to exeterior back porch wall, above porch floor and below. House was built in 1895 so 127 years old. Hoping to put something like halo...

Posted by Robin Zee April 7, 2022 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

In your Edelweiss house you use 2x6 studs. Why not use 2x4 studs and add 2" rigid on the inside?

8" semi rigid and 5 1/2" between the studs.  why not use 8" semi rigid, 3 1/2" between the studs and 2 " more semi rigid on the inside beneath the gyprock?  Is ...

Posted by Tom Wagar Aug. 25, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Do frost lines where studs are on a wall show a failure of spray foam insulation?

...thermal bridging through studs in the form of frost lines. The temperature on the exterior of the wall where the studs are would be higher than the temperature ...

Posted by Gerald Crozier July 22, 2019 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?

...thermal bridges in wall assemblies and improve the overall thermal performance of a home as well an increase home durability, which is what happens when you bui...

Posted by Lee Watt June 3, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

What is the best way to frame window openings when adding exterior insulation?

...thermal bridging through the rough opening, they are best set inside a bit. You can see a thermal image of heat loss through windows on this page. And have you ...

Posted by Anwas Qwelten May 30, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

Is there thermal bridging in the Edelweiss REMOTE wall?

...thermal bridging. Did the software analysis however prove that this indirect degree of thermal bridging is so elongated (from outer screw through inner strappin...

Posted by David Pantalone Feb. 9, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

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