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Multifamily is a growing market for new insulation products. āWeāre seeing more interest in using new insulation techniques for multifamily projects in particular,ā says Dowās Parsons. āIn discussions with architects and developers, there is growing interest in continuous insulation due to the codeās direction. More people across the construction industry are awakening to the need. Our expertise in commercial construction is leading them to us to ask what solutions are available.ā
The products being used are beginning to overlap between categories, he notes. āBuilders of single-family homes and multifamily developers are looking at all the options and meeting in the middle if there are possibilities,ā he says. āItās creating a fun opportunity space.ā
All of these changes, and the importance of ensuring all materials work together, have builders evaluating their options for today and the coming years. Suppliers, meanwhile, are trying to find the best ways to meet their needs. āItās imperative that builders and manufacturers adapt to the changes,ā says Kimberly Clarkās Tennison. āManufacturing better products, utilizing better materials and ensuring the quality of the work being done on the jobsite is not easy. But it protects not only our work but also the owner of the structure.ā
Adds CertainTeedās Winslow, āThereās a shift across the marketplace in recognizing the importance of insulation. Itās a small part of the home, but it plays a big role in maintaining the space they live in comfortably and where they spend most of their time.ā