134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation

Whole bunch of reasons to consider SIP building systems BUT switching from stick-framing is not a walk in the park. But UnBuild It has a ton of experience with SIPs. Next up: Just how stable are the R-values of rigid insulations (the plastic ones with blowing agents) over time? The boys spend just the right amount of time on this on...(just could not resist that).

PETE'S RESOURCES:

"The Complete Guide to Building With Winter Panels:" 

BASC SIP Details (SIPA)

-"The BuildingGreen Guide to Thermal Insulation:" 

"A Study on Variation of Thermal Characteristics of Insulation Materials for Buildings According to Actual Long-Term Annual Aging Variation:" 

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133 - Deep Dive on That Pesky Transition: Top-of-Foundation/Bottom-of-Above-Grade Wall