An Introduction to Professional HVAC Design: Elevating Home Performance and Efficiency

This post is the first of a series of articles that will guide you through the intricacies of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) design, with a focus on high-performance homes and buildings. We're fortunate to partner with Jake DeWerth, an experienced HVAC Design & Building Performance Expert from Florida, for this deep-dive series. This [...]

By |August 8th, 2023|Residential, Uncategorized|Comments Off on An Introduction to Professional HVAC Design: Elevating Home Performance and Efficiency

How ICF Product Design Drives Labor Savings (A Case Study)

It’s no secret that insulated concrete forms (ICFs) offer higher energy performance than wood-framed or CMU assemblies. But did you know that building with ICFs helps you cut your labor expenditures in two significant ways? In fact, insulated concrete forms are deliberately designed to boost site productivity and slash labor costs. ICFs can reduce [...]

By |June 21st, 2023|Case Studies|Comments Off on How ICF Product Design Drives Labor Savings (A Case Study)

A Primer on Upcoming Changes to US Energy Codes (And How Our Engineered Insulation Products Can Help)

More stringent energy codes are being adopted across the USA.  Here is the current make up energy codes on a state-by-state basis: And here are the energy code adoptions are expected in the near future: And, recently passed federal incentives for energy code upgrades will only accelerate this trend. In the post [...]

By |March 14th, 2023|Updates & Interests|Comments Off on A Primer on Upcoming Changes to US Energy Codes (And How Our Engineered Insulation Products Can Help)

Wall to Roof Transitions and How to Effectively Maintain the Four Control Layers

In a previous Logix Brands blog post “Transition Details at Grade” were reviewed and one finding was that failures often don’t occur in the field of a wall, roof or the foundation, but rather at the transition from one control layer or material to another control layer or material (i.e. air control layer from [...]

By |December 13th, 2022|Building Science|Comments Off on Wall to Roof Transitions and How to Effectively Maintain the Four Control Layers

Builder Success Story – True Build Contractors

These are challenging times for builders — skilled labor shortages persist, the cost of materials and fuel are too volatile for comfort and lead times can remain stubbornly long. Innovation, audacity, and resilience is what it takes to continue building successfully in such a challenging environment. Today’s post is a success story of a [...]

By |November 22nd, 2022|Updates & Interests|Comments Off on Builder Success Story – True Build Contractors
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