Roxul ComfortBoard IS User Manual
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INSULATING SHEATHING FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION GUIDE
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Contents
INTRODUCTION: WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS GUIDE
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BUILDING SCIENCE FOR COMFORTBOARD IS WALLS
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A functional overview of the building enclosure
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The “Perfect” Wall
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Rain Penetration Control
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Drained Screen Approach
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Selection of Drainage Plane Material
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Recommendations for rain penetration control
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Air Control
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Basic requirements of Air Barrier Systems
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Thermal Control
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Thermal bridging
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Condensation Control
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Cladding attachment through Continuous Insulation
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Recommendations for thermal control by climate zone
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Vapor Control
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Inward Vapor Drive
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Recommendations for vapor control by climate zone
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MATERIAL PROPERTIES
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INSTALLATION DETAILS
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01. “Thick ci” Cladding Attachment System
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02. Foundation-to-Wall Interface
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03. Floor Slab-to-Wall Interface
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04. Inside Corner – Horizontal Section
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05. Outside Corner – Horizontal Section
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06. Punched Window Interface – Installation Sequence
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07. Wall-to-Balcony Interface
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08. Wall-to-Roof Interface
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REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
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