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    Managing Moisture in Building Envelopes

    Vapor Retarders Are a Valuable Tool Condensation from water vapor diffusion can cause a great deal of damage when trapped inside the wall...

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    Meeting 2012 International Energy Conservation Code Requirements with Hybrid Insulation Systems

    With the more stringent new thermal resistance and airtightness requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), energy-...

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    Performance Benefits of Sustainable Insulation

    Fiber Glass Insulation Contributes to Green Building Since the introduction of fiber glass insulation in 1938, it has remained the leading...

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    Protecting the Building Envelope from Water Damage

    Vapor Retarders Play a Crucial Role in Moisture Management Whether we like it or not, moisture in the form of water vapor diffusion and humid...

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    Reducing Energy Usage and Improving Comfort

    Region: Philadelphia Suburbs Retrofitting an Under-insulated, Leaky Home with CertainTeed’s CertaSpray® Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation In a...

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    Safeguarding the Health of Building Occupants

    Adequate Ventilation and Moisture Management Greatly Improve Indoor Air Quality Products: Fiber Glass Insulation, Membrain Throughout the 1970s...

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    Sustainable Design

    Buildings That Use Less Energy, Last Longer and Are Environmentally Conscious Sustainability is one of the most influential trends in the...

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    Understanding Moisture Flow

    The First Step In Preventing Moisture-Related Damage The flow of moisture through the building envelope is a force of nature, but its side...

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    Understanding Recycled Content Reporting

    You deserve to have confidence in the recycled-content claims of the products you select. LEED has made it easier than ever to obtain the truth...

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    Vapor Barriers

    A Key Component in Moisture Management Strategies A building without an effective moisture management strategy is a recipe for trouble, as...

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    How to maximize acoustics when building a media room?

    Most would consider the selection of state-of-the-art audio and video equipment as the most important factor in designing a home theater or media...
    Videos
    How SMART Vapor Retarders with MoistureSense™ Technology Protect Walls Year Round

    Moisture is unavoidable, but dangerous if not properly addressed. Standard vapor retarders can trap this moisture in the wall cavity, leading to...
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    Control Moisture with MemBrain™ Continuous Air Barrier and Smart Vapor Retarder

    Daily activities such as cooking, bathing, laundry and washing dishes contribute to moisture build-up in wall cavities. Not only does moisture reduce...
    Videos
    CertainTeed Insulation Creates a Comfortable Environment in the New Saint-Gobain North American HQ

    People. Products. Performance. Watch how CertainTeed “walks the talk” and uses Sustainable Insulation® to create a comfortable work environment in...
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    Save on Energy Bills and Earn Tax Credits by adding Insulation

    If you’re a homeowner and thinking about adding insulation to your attic to make your home energy efficient, you may be eligible for a tax credit....
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    What’s Next in Insulation – GreenBuild 2012

    CertainTeed’s Lucas Hamilton, Manager, Building Science Applications, quickly introduces Sustainable Insulation and hybrid insulation systems at...