Exterior/ Discussions

Which type of exterior insulation to use on a house?

...exteriorrigid insulation so you know the characteristics of each – Choosing the bestexteriorrigid insulation for renovating old homeexteriors Choosing i...

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

砖房的外墙要不要加隔热层?

...exteriorbrick facade. The current plan is to spray foam the interior and then clad theexteriorwith hardie board. I'm considering adding 1" of rigid EPS or GP...

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

Can you run plumbing in exterior walls?

...exterior使用EPS +木钉+矿棉保温的地下室墙壁?室内地下室的墙壁用2英寸的EPS (R-10) a…

Posted by Steve J Feb. 22, 2021, 10:28 p.m. Plumbing and water heaters 1 Responses

How do you finish the exterior of slab on grade?

...exteriorof the footing insulation once the forms are removed, specifically the top of the roxul that would be exposed after building theexteriorwalls. Just t...

Posted by Dave Derouin Oct. 18, 2018, 1:45 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

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

...exteriorit will inhibit moisture from escaping to theexterior, but it may still be cold enough that moisture will condense. Ifexteriorrigig panels are thick...

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

What are the options for adding Exterior Roof Insulation?

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

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

如果是一个小房子,你如何绝缘外墙?

...exteriorcan 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 the interior along with my ...

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

如何使外墙与外界绝缘?

...exteriorplank wall, if I can just add fiberglass into the wall spaces and is there a product that has some kind of a vapour barrier attached. (We don't want to...

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

什么是最好的方法做外部基础泡沫整理?

I have never doneexteriorfoundation insulating because I have never seen a good looking and long lasting finish. Even parging on concrete only lasts so long ...

Posted by Castor River Farm Jan. 31, 2021, 12:56 p.m. New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 Responses

What is the best way to insulate the exterior walls of an older home?

...exteriorhome siding so it can dry properly (read more here) , and Choosing the rightexteriorrigid insulation (see here) is very important. It is best to inst...

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

How do I close the gap from the exterior cladding overhang to the foundation?

i will be removing myexteriortimber cladding and adding a further 100mm of insulation and installing new timber cladding on the outside, All around the base ...

Posted by derek hill April 2, 2021, 1:05 p.m. Exterior cladding 0 Responses

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

...exteriorand finally clad it with Hardie Board. My question is around the best approach to the wall construction and application of the insulation & siding over...

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

我的新家的外墙应该涂什么类型的绝缘材料?

...exterioras well. The most common rigid insulation used on theexteriorof buildings is EPS foam, there are options but EPS would be the easiest go-to, and more...

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

Is spray foam a good way to insulate a house from the exterior?

...exterior墙的(所以在螺柱之间,但从外面)?是否建议使用喷雾泡沫,还是我遗漏了什么?任何帮助都非常感谢!...

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

什么是谷仓改造的最佳外墙和屋顶刚性保温材料?

...exteriorof the walls suffice? I do not wish to place insulation inside the barn as I wish to maintain the asthetic of the bones of the barn being fully expos...

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

Should a Vapor Barrier be installed over Exterior Grade Plywood?

...exteriorgrade Plywood. The walls are insulated with traditional Fiberglass Pink. I will be putting solid 3/4" wood siding over top of theexteriorwalls. I pla...

Posted by Michael Klauck 2020年3月6日,下午1:24 Air and vapour barriers 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 bath insulation. ...

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

什么样的无毒外护套可以代替胶合板?

...exteriorsheathing no longer contain Urea Formaldehyde, so they really aren’t that toxic anymore, especially on theexteriorof a home. But by all means source ...

Posted by pier charter June 4, 2020, 1:12 p.m. Wood and organic materials 1 Responses