Insulating

Foil insulation is a great way to insulate a building, reflecting from 95% to 97% of heat. It is also often perceived as one of the easier forms of insulation…

Buildings of all kinds—including homes—are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, homes account for nearly 40 percent of carbon pollution in the United States, according to the…

By Linda Schmid Insulation is an important part of energy efficiency; the more the flow of air is regulated, the less energy is required for heating and cooling. Structural Insulated…

LP Building Solutions (LP), a building products manufacturer, has announced that LP NovaCore™ Thermal Insulated Sheathing is now available. After making its debut at IBS 2022 earlier this year, this…

XPS Insulation XPS is a form of rigid insulation, but it is created differently than EPS. XPS stands for extruded polystyrene, which has cells tightly compacted to create a high-performing…

There are many kinds of insulation available for builders to use; why, where and how would you make use of EPS?  Benefits of EPS To begin with, EPS is a…

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This year’s METALCON offers more than 45 educational sessions at the Indiana Convention Center, Oct. 12-14. Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D., P.Eng., is a principal of Building Science Corporation and an…

rFOIL Reflective Insulation has been a leading manufacturer of thermal insulation for the metal building and metal roofing markets for nearly 35 years.  Manufactured by Covertech Inc., rFOIL has earned a reputation for quality, performance, and durability.  

At MWI Components we offer specialized metal products for customers in the rural building and post-frame building industry.