Newport Beach, CA – Framing & Energy Efficiency Energy codes across the country are promoting the use of increased insulation in the walls of homes and businesses. Compliance becomes increasingly stringent – with each new edition of the energy codes, and building material producers must actively adjust to provide code-compliant products. The Stucco Manufacturers Association is at the forefront of these energy code changes. To build energy-efficient walls, a systems approach should be used. Traditionally, the focus is on the use of insulation between and outside the framing members, but the framing itself also has a large impact on the overall energy performance of a wall. New advanced framing techniques have been developed that improve the overall energy performance of the wall. Through the use of these techniques, traditional three coat without foam board may be used and still meet the new energy code requirements.
