Not Everyone Needs Continuous Insulation, but Here's My FAVORITE Thing about it

Some people can get really freaky about 'thermal bridging', and while I do think much of the discussion about it is way out of proportion, there is a reasoned approach when it comes to continuous insulation. Here's my take on the #1 reason to consider exterior continuous insulation on any project. See how we used Rockwool to turn our home into one of the most comfortable homes in the country: https://homediagnosis.tv/episode-206-windbreakers-air-sealing-and-insulation

Learn more about exterior insulation approaches: https://www.rockwool.com/north-america/products-and-applications/external-wall-insulation/

Get 1-on-1 help with any home: https://buildingperformanceworkshop.com/video-consulting

How (and Why) to Wrap a House in Continuous Insulation: Rockwool ComfortBoard

To control a home's heat bleed, noise pollution, and moisture issues, making the enclosure continuously insulated helps a lot, especially with a rain screen incorporated. See the details on how Rockwool (aka Roxul) ComfortBoard 80 is installed on our home.

To see the cost-benefit computer model that explains the energy side, watch this: https://youtu.be/aSuPieuKWZI

More on this build at: http://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Check out Rockwool options at: http://Rockwool.com

See 475 High Performance Building Supply tapes at: http://FourSevenFive.com

How to Attach a Deck with Exterior Insulation: Maine Deck Bracket

We researched details on attaching a deck securely without sacrificing insulation continuity, and even consulted with Matt Risinger, until we happened on a solution we loved- funny enough, the makers of the Maine Deck Bracket don't even target high performance homes with exterior insulation in their advertising. But it's exactly what we were looking for.

Learn more about the Deck Bracket at: http://DeckBracket.com

More on this build at: https://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Friction Fit Exterior Continuous Insulation: Rockwool ComfortBoard 80

Quick preview of the ease of install for Rockwool ComfortBoard 80. See more on this build at: http://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Deck Bracket Solution for Exterior Insulated Homes

After consulting with Matt Risinger about deck connection options for homes with exterior insulation, I came across this brilliant solution! Here's a sneak peek.

Advice on Foundation Insulation Cladding?

After carefully exploring the options online, I believe no one in the high performance building world has published a truly durable and beautiful solution for cladding exterior insulation on a foundation wall. Here's my particular conundrum, and my concept for a product that would solve the issue. Any heroes out there who can point me in the right direction?

Foundation Backfill: Geotextile, Insulation, Waterproofing and Drainage

Watch the Lunsford family finally backfill their conditioned crawlspace foundation, describing and demonstrating what a high performance foundation wall system can do. More on this project at: https://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Foundation Wall Airsealing, Insulation, Waterproofing

After 9 months of exposure, the footing of the crawlspace foundation is being buried- here are the answers to all your questions. See the finishing of the Form-a-Drain, sealing of the ForceField-concrete junction, permanent fastening of the Platon, and gluing of the 3" Rockwool ComfortBoard 80.

Home Builder Framing and Insulation Mistakes

Corbett has made a few mistakes on one wall of this high performance house- he points out how and why this staging mistake happens in home builds all the time, and an inconvenient but effective way to fix it and ensure the performance of the envelope.

High Performance Insulated Foundation Walls

See what we've been up to on the ground, so to speak. 2” Rockwool ComfortBoard 80 getting glued to Platon dimpleboard drainage mat, with sealed top edge to ForceField sheathing WRB.

Air Sealing and Insulation for Cantilevered Deck

Corbett shows one of the tricky assemblies of the high performance home build. More at: https://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

High Performance Home Building Materials

Corbett has received shipment on all the components of the shell of the big house build!
More at: http://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Thanks to:
475 Building Supply: http://FourSevenFive.com
ROCKWOOL INSULATION: http://Rockwool.com
ALPEN WINDOWS: http://ThinkAlpen.com
THERMALBUCK: http://ThermalBuck.com