Title: Rainbarrier Continuous Insulation | Owens Corning
Headings: Rainbarrier® Continuous Insulation
Rainbarrier® Continuous Insulation
Why RainBarrier® Mineral Wool as Continuous Insulation
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Meeting Demanding Standards and Changing Codes
Rainbarrier® Product Comparison
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High Compressive Strength Products
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Meeting Demanding Standards and Changing Codes
Continuous insulation is insulation that is continuous across all structural members without thermal bridges other than fasteners and service openings. It is installed on the interior, exterior, or is integral to any opaque surface of the building. Benefits of continuous insulation include: Reduces thermal bridging and increases overall R-value. Thermal bridging is a type of heat loss which occurs when heat flows through the building envelope via a continuous path, such as through wood or, more commonly, highly conductive steel framing members. Thermal bridging affects whole wall R-value. Simplifies installation of continuous air and water barriers. By creating continuous insulation, the air and water barrier can also be installed in the exterior wall cavity with minimal interruption. Reduces moisture concerns. Continuous insulation reduces the possibility of condensation within the wall when warm, moist air is prevented from reaching a dew point temperature.