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Discussions with tag 'continuous insulation'

What are Outriggers, and Why Do We Need Them?

by Rate It Green Team

 

As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. explain in this video, outriggers are rafters or trusses that extend beyond the roof of the building. Ou

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Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Thermal Bridges,Insulation,Building Envelope,Air Barriers,Control layers,Outriggers,rafters,trusses,sheathing,continuous insulation

0 replies | 14677 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

Slab on Grade Vapor and Thermal Transition detail- An Example from LG Squared

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

Check out this Instagram post from Rate It Green member Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared.  He explains why he chose to use a liquid-applied WRB on this project and the expected result

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Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Waterproofing,Building Envelope,continuous insulation,Weather Resistant Barriers,WRBs,WRB,Vapor Barrier,Thermal Transition,Moisture Barrier,Waterproof

1 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 12/09/2025 | Last updated: 12/13/2025