Air Sealing and Insulating Common Walls (Party Walls) in Multi-Family Buildings: A Code Compliance Guide
Air Sealing and Insulating Common Walls in Multi-Family Buildings for Code Compliance Common walls—also known as party walls, fire walls, or tenant separation walls—play a critical role in multi-family buildings. These walls provide necessary fire resistance and compartmentalization between units, but they also pose unique challenges for air sealing and insulation. This guide provides an…
