Greg Fitzpatrick, Inc
General Contractor
Maine Home builders in Orland
and Freeport Maine
207-841-0149 greg@gfigc.com
Certainteed "THERMAEZE" and "T-ROC" are foundation wall insulation and insulation/finish systems that are installed inside the forms utilized to pour concrete foundation walls
These innovative new products
provide cost effective solutions that will help Maine home builders to
build very efficient homes while
balancing energy efficiency and budget
This page is dedicated to new and innovative products that
we utilize and will be updated on an ongoing basis
Please send us an email to receive further information of
additional products that we may utilize during
the construction of your new home
"We will build your home as if it were our own"
Another great new product that we are currently utilizing
This innovative product combines rigid foam insulation, structural sheathing,
and weather barrier in one product
Installed in place of plywood or OSB sheathing, SIS panels provide
added R Value and a thermal break between framing
and unconditioned space
Together with engineered framing and advanced insulation techniques, DOW "SIS" panels help us to build exceptionally energy efficient homes, affordably
As Maine home builders build tighter building envelopes to save energy, we must address the effect of this “tight” construction on indoor air quality
A great product that we have discovered and have
secified for upcoming projects is the
Similar to a whole house air exchanger (but at a much lower cost)
these units exchange stale indoor air with fresh air
while retaining heat inside the house
They install in each bath and collectively facilitate a healthful air
exchange in the building envelope
"Triple Guard" sill sealer from Protecto is the first sill seal product which not only seals the sill plate/foundation joint, but has a unique "T" shape to also adhere to and seal the sheathing and the exterior foundation wall
When Triple Guard was tested at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the product scored a 91.7% reduction in air leakage compared to conventional foam sill sealers
Maine home builders should consider this innovative new product to help make your new home exceptionally energy efficient and comfortable
There are a number of excellent insulation products available today
For us however, one stands out as being the best value
as it balances performance and cost
effectively eliminates gaps and voids and maintains full contact with all six sides of a wall cavity as recommended by Energy Star Thermal Bypass guidelines
It will not settle over time, has no added moisture, and will not promote mold growth
When utilized with advanced framing techniques, diligent wall sealing methods, and insulated sheathing, we are achieving tight wall assemblies with high R-values which manage moisture effectively
Building science case studies have shown us how potentially damaging moisture
driven by wind and vaporized by solar gain will enter exterior wall assemblies
Maine home builders should include a drainage plane in wall systems behind the exterior siding to properly manage moisture intrusion
GreenGuard "RainDrop" is a woven housewrap with water drainage channels that move bulk water down to the base of the exterior wall. Vertical cords every few centimeters along the face of the housewrap create drainage channels that divert water straight down. RainDrop housewrap not only moves bulk water, but keeps siding dry as the drainage channels facilitate airflow along the exterior of the wrap
We are currently utilizing this product as an added measure to ensure that
wall systems remain dry and tight to weather
Utilized together with Raindrop housewrap,
COR-A-VENT Siding Vent System completes the drainage plane allowing any wind driven or solar driven moisture to drain from behind exterior siding helping to prevent potential moisture related issues and damage
The 7/16" vent strips install at the bottom of the wall sheathing and facilitate a starter strip for clapboard siding. A screen is incorporated to prevent access to insects into the wall assembly.
