In the News: EIFS and Insulating Walls
2015 is here! Just a couple weeks into the New Year and we’ve already seen several articles that speak to the benefits of EIFS and the reasons behind insulating the exterior of a building. Below … Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Building Envelope’
ICC Says Flame Retardants to Stay in Foam Insulation
If you missed the cover story from our last edition of EIFS Briefs, here is a recap. The International Code Council has determined that flame retardants are to remain in foam insulation. The ruling … Read more
Misconceptions Surrouding Flame Retardants in Foam Plastic Insulation
In a recent article, from the Pennsylvania Building Officials Conference, author Jesse J. Beitel discusses fire safety as it pertains to the foam plastic insulation in buildings with high energy performance numbers. One of … Read more
EIMA Shows at the NAHB International Builders Show
EIMA was a recent participant in the 2013 International Builders Show that ran from January 22-24 in Las Vegas. Early last year, EIMA agreed to find a variety of ways to work more closely with … Read more
ASHRAE Continues Work on Updated Energy Efficiency Standard
ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings provides the mini-mum requirements for the energy-efficient design of most buildings and offers, in detail, the minimum energy-efficient requirements for the design and construction … Read more