Select your wall type to begin a step-by-step design sequence to help you develop a code-compliant, high-performance wall suitable to your specific project:
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Where “codes” are referred to in this guide, it should be taken to mean the locally adopted version of one of the following model codes unless otherwise indicated:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Residential Code (IRC)
- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- ASHRAE 90.1
The FPIS-ci materials addressed in this guide are:
- EPS – expanded polystyrene per ASTM C578
- XPS – extruded polystyrene per ASTM C578
- PIC – polyisocyanurate per ASTM C1289
Resources:
- For a design and specification standard for FPIS above-grade wall applications, refer to ANSI/ABTG FS 200.1 and this CI Resource Guide.
- For multi-functional applications of FPIS, see Applications of Continuous Insulation.
- For manufacturers and product-specific information, see Where to Find FPIS Products.
- For an introduction to FPIS materials and additional resources, go to About.