Thermal wall / Discussions

What is the best way to insulate the exterior of a log home?

...wall. This particular option for attaching rigid EPS foam panels to the exterior of a house has a metal rail in the center of the panel that lets you attach them without long expensive screws that cause thermal bridging. 

Posted by Curtis Settergren March 31, 2025 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Are Insulated Concrete Forms and Gigacrete panels good?

...wall assembly.   If you are planning ICF and Passive house, I would suggest having a look at ThermalWall, a rigid insulation panel designed to attach to ICF blocks (above or below grade) that can help you meet performance targets. I'm not sure if it has achieved PH certification yet as a product, but it was conceived s...

Posted by Dallin Sumpter Feb. 21, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 5 responses