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The code requires external wall insulation-this is a good building science because it prevents "thermal bridges" or energy from escaping through studs. But this is another layer that the builder must deal with on the building envelope. If not?

ThermalTight combines two basic building envelope materials into an easy-to-install panel: BASF's Neopor GPS rigid insulation material and a self-sealing WRB laminated to the outside of the panel. WRB has a patent-pending innovative flap system for sealing the panels together to form an excellent waterproof and air barrier. Even better, it is moisture permeable-which means the walls will dry out.

ThermalTight is made of BASF's Neopor graphite polystyrene rigid insulation material. Neopor uses graphite to reflect thermal energy instead of a blowing agent that will escape over time, thereby maintaining the highest long-term R value on the market. As one of the "most environmentally friendly" rigid insulation materials, it has a wide range of uses (applicable to walls and roofs, above and below ground), and can work well in any climate.

Unlike most insulating materials that lose their R value over time, Neopor will accelerate as the temperature drops, increasing from R 5 (per nominal inch)* at 75°F to R 5.4 at 25°F. No other insulating material can provide so much performance and value like Neopor.

*Nominal inches = 1-1/16". Check out our complete insulation comparison on heattight.com.

The two control levels rise at the same time, saving time and labor on the job site. By adhering WRB to the outside of the rigid foam (rather than sticking to the sheath), it can better manage large amounts of water. It is also easier to find and repair any air or water leaks during the blower door test, and to repair them easily. The WRB on ThermalTight has a patent-pending flap system with double-sided tape under the flap to eliminate the "reverse tile" common to panel systems that require tape to be applied to the top of the seam. Preventing moisture damage is essential-building with ThermalTight makes a difference.

The building needs to be dry. But they also need to be sealed. The tighter we build, the more important it is to ensure that the wall components are designed to be dry. This is where the vapor permeability comes in. In order to properly manage moisture, wall components need to allow steam to pass in both directions. When choosing building materials, the air permeable material and climate on the building envelope and the entire wall assembly are important considerations.

One ThermalTight panel, Neopor and WRB have different moisture permeability levels. This helps to manage the flow of moisture, allowing the walls to dry at a controlled rate.

ThermalTight can manage water-air-steam heat in one panel, reducing one trip around the building envelope.

This is good building science.

Learn more about steam-driven management of moisture on heattight.com.

It is not easy to install windows on buildings with external insulation materials. Traditionally, wooden blocks are constructed-but wooden blocks are time-consuming to install, difficult to flash, and warp and shrink over time. The wooden blocks will also create a new thermal bridge-it doesn't make sense on the walls you just completely insulated to avoid them. Wood is also the condensation point of moisture—and also a potential burden.

ThermalBuck is a high-performance window buck, an ideal solution. Each pressure reducer is 8 feet long and 7 different sizes to match the thickness of the external wall insulation. ThermalBuck can cut according to site conditions and insulate RO with an R value of 4.4 per inch. ThermalBuck is coated with waterproof resin and installed with a high-quality sealant, creating a new waterproof, airtight, and insulating rough opening for doors and windows, solving one of the biggest obstacles encountered by builders in meeting continuous insulation specifications.

The complete ThermalTight system allows builders to choose a high-performance system to meet a variety of building codes while ensuring a simple and labor-saving installation process.

Components have a 15-year warranty, including: ThermalTight, ThermalBuck, BRINC waterproof tape, BRINC flexible waterproof tape, BRINC double-sided tape, DAP DYNAFLEX 800 sealant and DAP DRAFTSTOP 812 spray foam.

ThermalTight panels are available in 4'x 8', 4 x 9'and 4 x 10'. The ThermalBuck is 8 feet long and ranges from 1 inch to 4 inches thick.

1-1/16" (R5) ThermalTight & 1.0" (R4.4) or 1.5" (R6.6) ThermalBuck with strapping 1-1/2" (R7) ThermalTight & 1.5" or 2.0" (R8.8) ThermalBuck with strapping 2-1/8" (R10) ThermalTight & 2.0" or 2.5" (R11) ThermalBuck with strapping

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