…behind painted stucco." Refinishing Stucco A southern stucco fa ade escapes the moisture-producing…
…that will deteriorate the framing and insulation. Some fracturing is also likely in a stucco system, especially in extreme climate…

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Creating and Maintaining a Stucco Exterior

Stucco is really just another word for Portland…
…until it reaches a specified thickness. "Stucco can be applied directly to a concrete or…
…resistant building paper typically separates the stucco from framing or sheathing. A stucco…

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Green Homes Special Series: Part Two: Home Sealing and Insulation

…Photo Credit: BioBased Insulation. The blower door test…
…hire professionals for the insulation. Sites to air seal are…
…electrical boxes, wire and plumbing chases. Weatherstripping…
…will point out areas where insulation has been inappropriately installed…

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Cocoon Spray-In Insulation

…fiberglass. The density of Cocoon insulation gives it a high R-value…
…under extreme conditions. The insulation also achieves such great overall…
…cavities and also surrounds plumbing pipes and electrical wiring…
…infiltration. Cocoon cellulose insulation is also a class 1 fire-rated…

Evaluating Insulation Projects

It is always easiest to add insulation before walls are closed. Here, a…
…wall cavity. Selecting the right insulation for the job hinges on five key points: the initial cost of the insulation material; the installation cost…

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Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options

…common types of blown- and sprayed-in insulation materials. And it is worth it. Retrofitting insulation into existing walls and attic space can…
…and can economically complete an attic insulation job. The learning curve and the inconvenience…

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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation

Under-Roof and Attic Insulation Cathedral ceilings can be insulated using fabric to hold blown-in insulation in place between rafters and against…
…accessible, with lots of room for insulation between the rafters. Insulating the…

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Blown and Sprayed Insulation

Blown-in insulation products are competing to bring the greatest R-values…
…inch and the least amount of settling over time to the insulation market. Blown-in insulation refers to blowing or spraying insulation product into wall…

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Ceramic Coatings for Increased Insulation

…building. Ceramic Coatings for Increased Insulation Applying an insulating ceramic coating…
…transfer into and out of the home. Insulation and Emissivity Unlike fiberglass insulation whose R-value rating assumes heat loading…

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Blow-In-Blanket Insulation Increases Thermal Efficiency

…fabric is stapled in place. An ideal insulation job is free of voids, provides a consistent…
…complaints range from settling of the insulation over time due to compression and voids…
…all these complaints with a patented insulation delivery system that blows what is called…

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