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Step 16: Develop Exterior Wall and Exposed Floor Assemblies
The first and foremost consideration for exterior walls is the determination of the required fire‐resistance and exterior opening protection. There are other factors that are fire‐related to exterior walls, including fire propagation and the use of combustible materials for exterior wall coverings. Additionally, exterior walls, which include basement walls, separate the interior from the exterior and must have a minimum level of thermal performance and must also prevent air leakage and water intrusion. Some exposed floor assemblies perform similar to walls thermally and must be considered as part of the building thermal envelope and are included here when applicable. Lastly, the materials used as exterior wall coverings must comply with minimum requirements. Energy codes are requiring higher performance from building envelopes, and the best method to improve thermal performance is providing continuous insulation. Continuous insulation interrupts the thermal bridging created by common exterior wall construction.
Step 16: Develop Exterior Wall and Exposed Floor Assemblies
The first and foremost consideration for exterior walls is the determination of the required fire‐resistance and exterior opening protection. There are other factors that are fire‐related to exterior walls, including fire propagation and the use of combustible materials for exterior wall coverings. Additionally, exterior walls, which include basement walls, separate the interior from the exterior and must have a minimum level of thermal performance and must also prevent air leakage and water intrusion. Some exposed floor assemblies perform similar to walls thermally and must be considered as part of the building thermal envelope and are included here when applicable. Lastly, the materials used as exterior wall coverings must comply with minimum requirements. Energy codes are requiring higher performance from building envelopes, and the best method to improve thermal performance is providing continuous insulation. Continuous insulation interrupts the thermal bridging created by common exterior wall construction.
Step 16: Develop Exterior Wall and Exposed Floor Assemblies
Geren, Ronald L. (author)
Applying the Building Code ; 208-228
2016-04-04
21 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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