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Climate Control

Benefits of continuous insulation and air barriers, and their effects on energy consumption reduction.

November 6, 2012

With recent changes in energy codes, continuous insulation and continuous air barriers are now required in almost all climate zones.

Controlling Air Leakage for Improved Building Energy Performance

Testing of air barrier assemblies is an essential intermediate step to demonstrate performance of installed air barriers.

Maria Spinu, PhD, LEED AP

November 6, 2012

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Reducing air leakage in buildings is a cost-effective strategy for improving energy performance.

Differences between Open-Cell and Closed-Cell Spray Polyurethane Form

Know the differences between open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.

Robert Naini

September 1, 2012

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Spray polyurethane foam insulation, also called spray foam, is an emerging technology that is regularly used in both residential and commercial construction.

A Dialogue in Progress

W&C and National Gypsum partnered to bring together seven successful contractors to talk about the industry, business, issues and opportunities.

Casey Nesterowich

John Wyatt

June 13, 2012

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When Walls & Ceilings found out that this year’s INTEX Expo would be held in North Carolina’s largest city, the magazine asked Charlotte-based National Gypsum if the company would collect several contractors into one gathering and conduct a roundtable.