(This is the ninth in our series of reflections on real construction decisions for one of our local projects: The Bishop Passive House)
We all know that insulation can make a difference in keeping the cold out of our homes and buildings, even with California’s fairly mild climates. It turns out, it can do a whole lot more!
In this installment of our Bishop Passive House video blogs, Contractor Mike Horgan shows how the wood fiber insulation that he has installed on the exterior of the home also keeps the heat out when sun may be beating down on the exterior walls. He taps the secrets of the psychrometric chart to explain how warm exteriors can lead to drier wall assemblies. And touches on the touchy subject of noisy neighbors.
Watch the Bishop Passive House - Exterior Insulation Pt 1 video - which includes a cameo from Andy Pease.