Super Insulated Wall Systems

When provided with reinforced polyisocyanurate insulation covering 4 1 2 of rigid foam insulation the xi plus has an insulation value of r 21 3.

Super insulated wall systems.

Basement floor poured on 8 inches of rigid eps a type of rigid foam subslab insulation r 41. Overall we like it. Here s the wall section that our architect chris briley has drawn. Floors insulation levels can be r19 in mild climates r 38 in cold climates and r 60 in very cold climates.

For an extreme example in alaska insulation in the walls has been used up to r 90 and in the ceiling up to r 140. For ceilings the insulation value can be r 30 for warmer climates r 60 for cold climates and r 80 for very cold climates. Super insulated and passive homes laugh at the polar vortex. Airtightness refers to the leakiness of your house.

Sips construction includes many of the same components as traditional construction but offers the benefits of a stronger structure increased energy efficiency faster installation and overall a more cost effective project. At enercept we like to say structural insulated panels sips are the future of framing. Insulated concrete forms icf basement walls with exterior roxul insulation r 40. Straight talk about energy efficient building.

This is why a 2ã 6 wall insulated with r 19 insulation has a whole wall r value that is a lot less than r 19. A new method called advanced framing. Ray core structural insulated wall panels will give you a strong super insulated airtight shell keeping the outdoor elements out and the indoor conditioning in. Double walls have been built since the early days of super insulated houses.

Extremely affordable when you use raycore sip wall panels you will be able to downsize your heating and cooling system reducing the cost and possibly saving as much as the cost of the panels. Here are four popular methods to construct super insulated wall systems. While thermal bridging can be limited by proper design airtightness can only really be ensured by paying attention while on site building the house. Thermobuilt wall 32 insulating panels are a key part of the thermobuilt energy envelope.

Xi plus wall based upon the proven design of the xi wall system the xi plus superior walls system brings many exciting additional features for selective builders and homeowners. A second non load bearing 2 4 stud wall is built on the interior. They typically consist of a conventionally framed 2 4 exterior wall sheathed with 1 2 in. A patented design provides a complete thermal break on both sides of the wall frame and offers easy services access for electrical and plumbing.