Exterior Walls

One of the first things we evaluate on any project is the type of walls your building has, insulation, and penetrations, windows, and doors. The walls are both the first and last defense against energy gain/loss due to the elements. When you consider a new Design or Retrofit project you must consider among others:

Exfiltration:
prevent warm air from escaping during cold months and cool air from escaping during warm months.

Infiltration
keeping the cold air from seeping into your home during the winter months and prevents the hot air from coming into your home during the summer months.

We can assist you on properly sealing, moisture-protecting, and insulating walls in your building to help you increase its comfort, reduce noise, and save on energy costs. However, walls are the most complex component of the building envelope to insulate, air seal, and control moisture, and here is where we excel.

The keys to an effective wall are:

Airtight construction - all air leaks sealed in the wall during construction and prior to insulation installation.

Moisture control - exterior rain drainage system, continuous air barrier, and vapor barrier located on the appropriate side of the wall.

Complete insulation coverage - advanced framing to maximize insulation coverage and reduce thermal bridging, no gaps or compressed insulation, and continuous insulated sheathing.

We will help you better understand and apply the following concepts: