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North America – Exterior Cavity Wall – Steel Stud


Plan for Total Optimization

Steel stud construction offers an economical and versatile wall system in commercial and multi-story construction. However, steel studs can also contribute to unique challenges, including moisture accumulation and lowered system R-value.

Continuous insulation (ci) on steel stud cavity walls is becoming increasingly popular for:

  • Minimizing thermal bridging through the steel studs
  • Improving performance of batt insulation
  • Moderating wall cavity temperatures
  • Lessening condensation within wall cavity
  • Decreasing heating and cooling costs
  • Helping reduce the carbon footprint

If optimizing performance of steel stud walls is in the plans, Dow offers specially designed products, integrated solutions and technical assistance.

U.S.

Literature
What mark will you leave? (THERMAXâ„¢ Wall System) (2MB PDF)
Make Every Job an Inside Job (THERMAXâ„¢ Wall System SPF Contractor Sell Sheet) (238KB PDF)
Weigh the Differences (THERMAXâ„¢ Wall System Carpenter/Drywall Contractor Sell Sheet) (265KB PDF)
Increase Energy Efficiency With STYROFOAM™ Brand CAVITYMATE™ Products (Brochure) (870KB PDF)
Tech Solution 510.0 STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand CAVITYMATEâ„¢ Insulation Products for Steel Stud Cavity Walls (919KB PDF)
Tech Solution 514.0 NFPA 285-[06] Approved Wall Assemblies Using Foam Plastic Insulation From Dow (857KB PDF)
White Paper: Exceed Prescriptive R-Value Requirements With Continuous Insulation (236KB PDF)

Project Specifications Recommended Dow Solutions
  • Continuous insulation to meet ASHRAE 90.1-2007 prescriptive requirements
  • Superior moisture resistance
  • High, long-term R-value (RSI)
  • No additional moisture barrier

 
  • Specially designed for steel stud cavity walls
  • Shiplap edge
  • 1" - 2" thicknesses
  • 16 psi

STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand CAVITYMATEâ„¢ SC Insulation

Enhanced Installation

WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Straight Flashing over insulation board joints
  • Continuous insulation to meet ASHRAE 90.1-2007 prescriptive requirements
  • No separate thermal barrier (except air plenum areas)
  • High, long-term R-value
  • Moisture resistance

 

 
  • Integral, durable acrylic-coated aluminum facer provides drainage plane and water-resistive barrier
  • Lightweight – 12 lbs
  • Glass-fiber- reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core for fire resistance

THERMAXâ„¢ (ci) Exterior Insulation

Learn more about the THERMAX™ Total Wall System
  • 1 mil Radiant quality aluminum facers on both sides
  • Glass-fiber- reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core for fire resistance

THERMAXâ„¢ Sheathing

Enhanced Installation

WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Straight Flashing over insulation board joints

Canada

Project Specifications Recommended Dow Solutions
  • Continuous insulation to meet ASHRAE 90.1-2007 prescriptive requirements
  • Superior moisture resistance
  • High, long-term R-value (RSI)
  • No additional moisture barrier

 
  • Specially designed for steel stud cavity walls
  • Shiplap edge
  • 1" - 2" (25 mm - 50 mm) thicknesses
  • Two board sizes
  • 16 psi (110 kPa)

STYROFOAM™ Brand CAVITYMATE™ SC Insulation

Enhanced Installation

WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Straight Flashing over insulation board joints
 

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Dow Building Solutions : North America