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Continuous Insulation Resource Guide

FACTS Sheets & Quick Guides for Code-Compliant Applications of FPIS

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3 Steps for Code-Compliant Use of Water Vapor Retarders and Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) Continuous Insulation (ci)

Summary of Key Requirements and Options in the 2021 IRC and IBC for Design/Construction of Moisture-Resistant Frame Walls Using FPIS ci

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Basement Wall Retrofit with Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) Continuous Insulation (ci)

Steps for Properly Insulating & Finishing a Basement Wall with FPIS ci

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Cladding Connections to Steel Frame Walls with Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) Continuous Insulation (ci)

Steps for Complying with Energy and Building Code Requirements

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Cladding Connections to Wood Frame Walls with Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) Continuous Insulation (ci)

Steps for Complying with Energy and Building Code Requirements - Now available in French & Spanish!

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Code-Compliant Vinyl Siding Applications over Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) Continuous Insulation (ci) 

Steps for Properly Specifying and Installing Vinyl Siding over FPIS ci

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Foundation Insulation Fundamentals

Basements, Crawlspaces & Slabs with Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS)

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Moisture Control for Frame Walls Code Compliant Wall Detailing

Integration of code-compliance requirements and best practices for moisture control of frame wall assemblies (based on 2021 IRC)

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R-value Compliance Determinations

How to Appropriately Verify Building Wrap & Airspace Performance Claims

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Window Installation Instructions for Wood-Frame Walls with Continuous Insulation

Integral Nail-Flange Windows on Walls with Maximum 1½"-Thick Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS)

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Window Installation Instructions for Steel-Frame Walls with Continuous Insulation

Integral Nail-Flange Windows on Walls with Maximum 1½"-Thick Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS)

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