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Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.

Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.

Conference paper describing testing of the performance of fasteners used to attach rigid foam insulation to the exterior of walls.

Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.

Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Article describing correct ways to attach rigid insulation to the exterior of commercial and residential buildings.

Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.

Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...

Article describing the evolution of the IRC to permit class 3 vapor retarders (latex paint) in walls coupled with exterior continuous insulation to allow drying and reduce condensation risk.

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.

Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.

Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.

Article describing vapor retarder requirements in the International Residential Code and International Building Code 2021.

Report on high-R wall design called extended plate and beam that uses foam sheathing insulation with wall framing.

Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.