85 - Q&A June 2023

Four Cool Questions: 

1 - Airtight Drywall Approach from Aussie Sean; 

2 - Continuous Insulation (moving from below-grade to above-grade walls) from UBIP buddy Ian;

3 - Frost Protected Shallow Foundations (anonymous) ; 

4 - Roof penetrations from Jake's IG buddy Jeff

Pete's Resource(s):

1. Myron Ferguson ADA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhv9iFE3AY4

2. "A Slick Transition from Foundation Insulation to Wall Sheathing" - https://www.protradecraft.com/detail/slick-transition-foundation-insulation-wall-sheathing

3. "Revised Builder's Guide to Frost Protected Shallow Foundations" - https://www.homeinnovation.com/~/media/Files/Reports/Revised-Builders-Guide-to-Frost-Protected-Shallow-Foundations.pdf

4. "Which Penetrations Cause Roof Damage?" - https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/which-roof-penetrations-cause-water-damage/

NOTE/CORRECTION: Pete got one of his units of measure wrong when stating the standard for an airtight building material. He stated "per meter.." (linear) when the correct metric is "per meter SQUARED..." (area) (See https://www.wrmeadows.com/air-barriers/technical-bulletin-standards-explained-astm-e-2178-standard-test-method-air-permeance-building-materials/)