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The goal of FSC tech matters is to clarify code issues and help educate the marketplace regarding the use of foam sheathing. Tech matters address pertinent issues and offer position statements to some frequently asked questions that building officials, builders and specifiers face on a daily basis.

Click on the state below to see a list of all Tech Matters available for that area or use the search function at the bottom of the page. Contact FSC staff with any questions or comments.

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*NATIONAL: New: Foam Sheathing: Providing Long-Lasting Energy Efficiency Solutions
*NATIONAL: New: Energy Code Compliance:Thermal Resistance of Air Spaces Behind Exterior Wall Coverings for Residential Applications (condensed version)
*NATIONAL: New: Energy Code Compliance: Thermal Resistance of Air Spaces Behind Exterior Wall Coverings
*NATIONAL: New: Guide to Attaching Exterior Wall Coverings through Foam Sheathing to Wood or Steel Wall Framing
*NATIONAL: New: NFPA 285 Tested Assemblies Using Foam Sheathing
*NATIONAL: New: 2012 IECC and IRC Energy Chapter Code Development
Footnote “h” – The Energy Code Loophole
*NATIONAL: New: Comparison of Fire Performance Requirements of the IBC and IRC for Wood Structural Panels and Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing
*NATIONAL: Overview of Wall Sheathing Options The Value of Foam Sheathing as a Wall Covering
*NATIONAL: Recommended Action for Dealing with Section R602.10.5, Continuous Wood Structural Panel Sheathing, of the 2003 and 2006 IRC as Supported by the ICC 2007 Supplement
*NATIONAL: Analysis of and Recommended Actions for Termite-Related Code Change Proposals for the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) & International Residential Code (IRC)
*NATIONAL: Comparison of Proposed Required Wind Bracing Amounts to Historic Required Wind Bracing Amounts with Analysis and Commentary
*NATIONAL: Technical Justification of FSC Standards, Activities and Code Proposals for Integrated Design of Exterior Wall Covering Assemblies with Foam Sheathing
Minnesota: 2006 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For The State of Minnesota
Missouri: 2003 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For Missouri Jurisdictions Adopting the 2003 IRC
Missouri: 2006 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For Missouri Jurisdictions Adopting the 2006 IRC
Nebraska: 2003 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For Lincoln, Nebraska
Nebraska: 2006 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For Lincoln, Nebraska
New York: 2006 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For The State of New York
Texas: 2003 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For Texas Jurisdictions Adopting the 2003 IRC
Texas: 2006 IRC Recommended Action for IRC Section R602.10.5 Continuous Structural Panel Sheathing (Wall Bracing) For Texas Jurisdictions Adopting the 2006 IRC