Foam Sheathing Coalition

Welcome to the Foam Sheathing Coalition

The Foam Sheathing Coalition (FSC) serves as a manufacturing-driven organization focused on developing solutions to building code issues and promoting the proper technical use of foam sheathing as a solution for the construction industry.

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Industry News

Letter to Code Officials and Fact Sheet about Foam Sheathing
Read FSC's letter to code officials on "Improved Energy Efficiency and Insurance Industry Policy: Conflict or Common Ground?" and fact sheet.

Technical Evaluation Report (TER)
Prescriptive Wind Pressure Performance of Foam Plastic Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing in Exterior Wall Covering Assemblies

Changes to the ICC Code Development Process for the 2009-2015 Code Cycles
Review the changes the ICC has made to the Code Development Process.

Technical Justification of FSC Standards, Activities and Code Proposals for Integrated Design of Exterior Wall Covering Assemblies with Foam Sheathing
See background, research, testing and reasoning used to develop code change proposal FS156-09/10 submitted to the ICC for the 2009/2010 code cycle.

Fastening Systems for Continuous Insulation
Read NYSERDA's final report.

Overview of Wall Sheathing Options. The Value of Foam Sheathing as a Wall Covering
Exterior wall assemblies built in accordance with the 2006 IRC, IBC, and IECC must be designed and built to meet or exceed minimum requirements for structural performance, energy efficiency, and moisture resistance, among other factors.

IRC Wall Bracing - A Guide for Builders, Designers and Plan Reviewers
For designers, code officials and builders, this guide provides a basic understanding of how to apply the IRC bracing provisions for code-compliant dwellings and maximum value in a diverse housing market.

Supplement to IRC Wall Bracing Guide
This supplement to the IRC Wall Bracing Guide presents two case studies of wall bracing design examples to illustrate the various bracing methods and the provisions in Section R602.10 of the International Residential Code (IRC).