September PowerHour: Above Grade Walls
We’re moving on up. From the ground to above-grade walls — and how continuous insulation actually changes the way a wall performs.
Join us for a webinar on September 24th, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.
Exterior CI isn’t just another layer. It breaks thermal bridging, moves the dew point out of the cavity, and gives the assembly a path to dry. Get the details right and you get a better wall. Get them wrong and you’ve built a moisture trap with a great R-value on paper.
In this hour we’ll cover:
Why continuous insulation? What it solves that cavity insulation can’t.
How to install it correctly. Fastening, thickness, cladding attachment, the sequencing that trips crews up.
What to do with those windows. Rough openings, bucks, flashing, and keeping the air and water control layers continuous through the toughest part of the wall.
How it all works together. The building science behind the assembly, vapor drive, drying potential, and where each control layer belongs.
