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Zip-R sheathing is exterior insulation, from R-3 up to R-12 https://www.huberwood.com/zip-system/insulated-r-sheathing https://www.huberwood.com/zip-system/ins
by theluketaylor 4y ago
Zip-R sheathing is exterior insulation, from R-3 up to R-12
https://www.huberwood.com/zip-system/insulated-r-sheathing https://www.huberwood.com/zip-system/insulated-r-sheathing
- danans 4y agoMinimum code wall insulation is R-13, and up to R-30 in colder climates. Even the best Zip-R isn't going to hit that on its own. And if you are building a new custom home, you'd be crazy not to surpass code for insulation, given the operational energy savings.
- bradknowles 4y agoIf you want to build to PassivHaus standards, you're going to need a lot more than that. Matt Risinger has some nice videos on examples of doing that on his "Build Show" channel on YouTube.
- zionic 4y agoZip + metal stud + rockwool and you’re g2g
- bradknowles 4y agoYou're going to need thicker stud walls and/or more exterior insulation than that, if you want to meet PaasivHaus standards.