Changing Energy Codes: Adapting in Advance of Inevitable Mandates
For homebuilders and their approach to their trade, one thing is certain: Change is a constant. Becoming more commonplace are governmental adaptations to improving codes that align with international...
View ArticleHelping Builders Earn 45L Tax Credits: Continuous Insulation’s Role
Launched in 2005, the 45L tax credit provides tax incentives to builders of energy-efficient homes in the U.S. Available on a year-to-year basis, the program has always existed with a level of...
View ArticleOX Engineered Products Invests in Capacity at Michigan and Illinois...
Company Adds New Production Lines for Manufacture of Integrated Structural Sheathing NORTHVILLE, MI (June 21, 2023) – OX Engineered Products, manufacturer of industry-leading structural sheathing and...
View ArticleLeaning into Labor Savings: High-Performance Integrated Products
For the construction industry, the quantity of available jobs is not an issue. Finding qualified workers, however, is becoming increasingly problematic. According to a spring 2023 report from the U.S....
View ArticleThe Great Debate: Polyiso vs. Graphite Polystyrene
Indecisive on insulation type? Here’s a one-to-one comparison. Modern Insulation Methods Think back to the first time in your life you saw insulation. Was it fluffy, loose-fill in the attic trusses...
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The Polyiso Promise
Polyisocyanurate Insulation Helps with Code Compliance, Energy Savings, and Earning Financial Perks. Providing advanced thermal protection for the structures in which we live, work, and play is proving...
View ArticleBolstering OSB Installations with isoRED CI
For the OSB Loyalists: Elevate Energy Performance Without Abandoning Your Sheathing We all have products or brands in our lives that earn our loyalty. For one reason or another, we don’t waver. It...
View ArticleContinuous Insulation: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Builders
In modern-day construction, meeting the demands of energy efficiency and structural integrity is paramount for any builder. One key innovation in the construction space that was designed specifically...
View ArticleIntegrated Building Envelopes: How Structural Continuous Insulation Is...
In recent years, the construction industry has witnessed a transformative shift with the advent of structural continuous insulation. This innovative approach has redefined the way builders think about...
View ArticleInsulated Sheathing: Improving Thermal Performance in Exterior Walls
For any construction project in the 21st century, achieving energy-efficiency is a prime directive. Among the arsenal of tools available to builders charged with constructing exterior walls, insulated...
View ArticleHUD Mandates 2021 IECC Compliance: OX’s Affordable Pathway for Builders and...
2024 has brought additional energy efficiency mandates that are poised to have ripple effects on builders and homeowners nationwide. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the...
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Creating Healthy Indoor Environments with Continuous Insulation
A building’s indoor environment can shape the actions, health, and productivity of its occupants. Considering that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors, this puts a high emphasis on...
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