Exterior insulation/ Discussions

Which type of exterior insulation to use on a house?

...exteriorrigidinsulationso you know the characteristics of each – Choosing the bestexteriorrigidinsulationfor renovating old homeexteriors Choosing i...

Posted by Trevor Marshand May 26, 2020, 1:16 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 1 Responses

What are the options for adding Exterior Roof Insulation?

...exteriorwallinsulationto a home have been very helpful. But in searching I have not found much related to addingexteriorinsulationto the roof. Our home do...

Posted by Marlo Raynolds Aug. 29, 2020, 9:19 p.m. Roof assemblies - renovation 4 Responses

砖房的外墙要不要加隔热层?

...insulationapplication. Does it make sense to add theexteriorinsulationeven though the interiorinsulationwill be more then sufficient? If so, are there a...

Posted by Andrew T Oct. 3, 2021, 7:03 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

如果是一个小房子,你如何绝缘外墙?

...insulationfoam sheets onexteriorcan I use formular 1/2" or does the foam sheet need to be foil faced? And can i also use 1/2" formular between the studs on t...

Posted by John Boy Feb. 23, 2021, 10:21 a.m. Insulation and soundproofing 0 Responses

老房子外墙最好的隔热方法是什么?

...insulation. Be sure to installexteriorhome siding so it can dry properly (read more here) , and Choosing the rightexteriorrigidinsulation(看这里)是v…

Posted by Geoff Kavanagh June 30, 2020, 4:01 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 2 Responses

Halo Exterra rigid exterior insulation - has anyone work with it?

...insulationon theexteriorit will inhibit moisture from escaping to theexterior, but it may still be cold enough that moisture will condense. Ifexteriorrigi...

Posted by George Shannon Jan. 21, 2020, 3:39 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 10 Responses

How do you insulate an exterior wall from the outside?

...insulationon theexteriorof the vapor barrier . so in your case, and another assumption is that it is a 2x4 wall, that you would have room for 3.5 inches of i...

Posted by Stuart Seldon Feb. 11, 2021, 12:21 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

喷射泡沫是使房屋与外部绝缘的好方法吗?

...insulation. Does anyone have experience with re-insulationfrom theexteriorof the wall (so between the studs but from outside)? Is spray foam reccomended or...

Posted by Simon Levitt Dec. 21, 2020, 2:14 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

What is the best exterior insulation to put over existing double brick?

...insulationto theexteriorit so help combat any possible freeze/thaw issues as well the continousinsulationbenefit. My main concern is around allowing the ex...

Posted by Andrew T July 19, 2021, 8:19 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

什么是最好的方式绝缘的柱子和梁木框架外部与刚性绝缘?

...exteriorwith no interiorinsulation因为我想让谷仓的骨头暴露在内部。墙目前有3/4“Shiplap松木护套在Girts. ...

Posted by Ron Busch Nov. 12, 2021, 2:53 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 0 Responses

What type of insulation should I put on the exterior of my new home?

...insulationon theexterioras well. The most common rigidinsulationused on theexteriorof buildings is EPS foam, there are options but EPS would be the easie...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020, 12:22 a.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

What type of Insulation can I use on the exterior of my home?

...Insulation& Styrofoam There are rigidinsulationboards that will act as theinsulationonly,insulationand air barrier only, or all in one -insulation, ai...

Posted by Scott Muller April 18, 2019, 2:19 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 5 Responses

Can you add exterior rigid foam insulation (e.g. EPS) with replacing windows?

...insulationand plywoodexterior. Is there a method to do this that would not put the structure at risk from water penetration? How much benefit would we get fro...

Posted by Peter Milliken Nov. 9, 2020, 9:13 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 0 Responses

What is the best way to insulate exterior walls of a mid-70's Pioneer Log home?

...insulationis an air barrier applied to theexteriortheninsulationthen anexteriorlike painted wood or something engineered. Should we use a foaminsulation...

Posted by Keith McDevitt Nov. 15, 2020, 12:01 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 0 Responses

什么是谷仓改造的最佳外墙和屋顶刚性保温材料?

...insulation. 1/4 " Plywood sheathing attached to the Girts, Rigid Insualtion, rain screen (Tyvek?) 2 X 4 or 1 X 4 Strapping screwed through theinsulationto the...

Posted by Ron Busch June 27, 2020, 3:50 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

我怎么能绝缘一个内部后墙,现在是一个外部后墙?

...exterior玄关。现在大楼的后墙让冷空气进来了。我需要把这幢楼隔绝起来。When renovatingexteriorwalls you need to obse...

Posted by Sabrina Ross Sept. 21, 2020, 10:55 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

你能把外部绝缘Zip系统胶合板?

...exterior(not zip-r which is insulated) & want to add 1" rigid foam to theexteriorwith open cell on the interior. Or 2" closed cell with r13 bathinsulation. ...

Posted by Bro Gore Jan. 8, 2022, 10:49 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

How do you install windows with SIP exterior insulation?

Is it a good idea to add comfort board or similar to outside of SIP, and if so how do u deal with window set back?

Posted by tony wolff March 8, 2021, 4:18 p.m. Walls and Roofs 0 Responses