Tag: International Energy Conservation Code
Report: 90 Percent of U.S. Homes Are Under Insulated
Based on new research, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) estimates that roughly 90 percent of existing U.S. homes are under insulated, wasting...
IN DEPTH: Insulation
Code changes and growing awareness of insulation benefits are expanding the types and the ways that builders are using products in their projects.
By: Craig...
JOHN D. WAGNER: Can 2x6s be Cheaper than 2×4 Framing?
APA Thinks So. And It Can Prove It.
Guess how many U.S. homes are framed with 2x6s? I was surprised to learn that it’s 45%....