Thermal Bridging, Derating, and the new 10th Edition MA Stretch Energy Code

Have you ever come across the term “thermal bridging“? You may start hearing about it more now that the Massachusetts stretch energy code requires more analysis related to thermal bridging.  In short: thermal bridges are thermally-conductive points, lines, or areas in the building envelope which allow heat to pass through more easily. Thermal bridges occur … Continue reading Thermal Bridging, Derating, and the new 10th Edition MA Stretch Energy Code