
BUILDING ENVELOPE

WRB (WATER-RESISTANT BARRIER) DETAILING
Including:
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taped sheathing with integral WRB (ZIP system or similar)
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mechanically fastened membranes (Siga, Tyvek, Benjamin Obdyke, etc)
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peel & stick membranes (Ice & water)
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window & door flashing
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plumbing/electrical/mechanical penetration flashing
*We do not currently offer spray-applied fluid membrane flashing.

AIR BARRIER DETAILING
Including:
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Taped or Gasketed sheathing
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Taped mechanically fastened membranes
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Peel & stick membranes
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Air-sealed drywall
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Window & door sealing
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Plumbing/electrical/mechanical penetration sealing
*We do not currently offer aerosolized air-sealing.

THERMAL PERFORMANCE DETAILING
Including:
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Installation of batt insulation
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Mineral wool, fiberglass, sheep’s wool, wood fiber, etc.
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Loose fill insulation
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Including cellulose, fiberglass and mineral wool
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Rigid exterior insulation
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Including EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam board, foil-faced polyisocyanurate foam board, and mineral wool.
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*We do not currently offer spray-foam or dense-pack insulation installation.

VAPOR BARRIERS & RETARDERS
*We do not specifically install vapor barriers or retarders unless specified by an architect or design professional, or in relation to shower construction. Many of the materials we work with are functionally vapor barriers or retarders, and we take care to avoid sandwiching moisture-sensitive materials in between two impermeable layers.
