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Matt Risinger discusses the implications of mineral wool and stone wool assemblies for high-performance homes with experts James Bourget and Dan Edelman.

Matt Risinger sits down with James Bourget and Dan Edelman to explore exterior insulation, with a focus on mineral wool and stone wool assemblies for high-performance homes. The conversation looks at how continuous exterior insulation affects durability, moisture management, vapor permeability, fire resilience, insect resistance, and long-term building performance. James shares building science insights from his work with RDH, while Dan discusses practical installation methods, material characteristics, and real-world applications across different climate zones. Matt, James, and Dan also challenge common assumptions about wall assemblies, discuss the “perfect wall” concept, and examine how exterior insulation can support energy efficiency, resilience, and healthier building envelopes.

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Host: Matt Risinger

Guests: James Bourget, Dan Edelman

Topics covered

• mineral wool
• exterior insulation
• building performance
• energy efficiency
• moisture management
• fire resilience

Keywords

• mineral wool
• stone wool
• exterior insulation
• building science
• installation methods
• climate zones
• energy efficiency
• vapor permeability

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Organizations: RDH

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