Rigid insulation/ Discussions

What is the best exterior rigid foam insulation for under a deck?

...rigidfoaminsulationpanels, which is best? I assume at least some of theinsulationwill still be exposed above grade, correct? Did you have a finishing pla...

Posted by Andrew Cherubini March 21, 2021, 9:02 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 3 Responses

What is the best way to insulate the exterior of a post and beam timber frame with rigid insulation?

...insulationwork? Do I need to place a vapour or air barrior on top of the 3/4" Shiplap Pine prior to emplacing theRigidPanels? Do I need to place a Tyvek type...

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

What is the best exterior Wall and Roof Rigid Insulation for a barn renovation?

...rigidinsulation. 1/4 " Plywood sheathing attached to the Girts,RigidInsualtion, rain screen (Tyvek?) 2 X 4 or 1 X 4 Strapping screwed through theinsulation...

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

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

...rigidinsulationis a way to meet codeinsulationrequirements in building code without increasing the risk of trapping moisture in walls, since moisture moves ...

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

你是否可以在窗户之外添加硬质泡沫隔热材料(如EPS) ?

...insulation和胶合板表面。是否有一种方法可以做到这一点,而不会使结构受到水渗透的风险?我们能从中得到多少好处?

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

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

...insulation在外观上也是如此。The most commonrigidinsulationused on the exterior of 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 is the best way to insulate a Multi-material wall?

...rigidrock wool panel to let moisture pass through? Read more here –Rigidinsulation外墙面板-如何选择正确的一个,我只是想…

Posted by Steve J Sept. 29, 2020, 10:15 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 7 Responses

Which type of exterior insulation to use on a house?

...rigidinsulationso you know the characteristics of each – Choosing the best exteriorrigidinsulationfor renovating old home exteriors Choosinginsulation...

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

What kind of insulation do you recommend to put on my exterior sheet rock wall?

...rigidinsulation, you may also want to check out this page about choosing the right weather barrier and How to install siding so walls can dry .

Posted by Uwe Thomas May 22, 2020, 10 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 1 Responses

Heco topix screws - which type should be used for attaching insulation outside a house?

...insulation, should ThermInsulationor Stainless screws be used? Is it necessary to have the double thread design of ThermInsulationscrews when insulating with...

Posted by Mike Taylor 2020年4月7日,下午4:45 Materials and resources 2 Responses

How do you install rigid insulation to the outside of a brick house"

...insulationbut no effective vapour barrier. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Insulating an old brick house from the interior or exterior and adding a vap...

Posted by Gordon CASWELL Dec. 13, 2019, 11:38 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

Should I densepack wall cavities prior to exterior insulation?

...rigidinsulation, so if you went an additional inch or two thicker, you would get far greater R value per dollar than doing cellulose as well. Here you can se...

Posted by Gordon McNair April 13, 2021, 9:21 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 3 Responses

Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?

...rigidinsulation, I wouldn’t worry too much either way about air gap or no air gap, because concrete walls aren’t perfectly uniform, so unless you spread a thic...

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Aug. 20, 2020, 12:34 a.m. Basements improvements 6 Responses

Which is the best basement insulation?

...rigidfoam, read more here – Choosing the rightRigidInsulationPanels And yes, I would say running theRigidinsulationfrom the bottom of the concrete an...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020, 12:29 a.m. Basements 1 Responses

我想对我的房子外面进行绝缘,你认为哪种绝缘最好?

...rigidboardinsulations are a vapour barrier, some are not. Some are air barriers, some are not. XPS foaminsulationat about 1 inch thick will act as a vapour ...

Posted by J. Ferguson Nov. 15, 2017, 10:34 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 13 Responses

Can Rockwool be installed over Type II EPS?

...insulationto an existing exterior wall, it is important not to trap moisture. Rockwoolinsulationis one of our preferred methods for addinginsulation到……

Posted by Brian Bonnell March 30, 2020, 11:04 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

Do you have an updated recommendation for attaching exterior mineral wool insulation?

...insulationLEED白金雪绒花之家的工作很顺利,但需要大量的劳动。There are a few options for attachingrigidinsulationto the exte...

Posted by Fred D Aug. 31, 2020, 1:07 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

How thick should EPS foam insulation on basement walls be?

...rigidinsulationto use when finishing my basement. I was on a website of an epsinsulationmanufacturer and under their technical/spec section for this particu...

Posted by Derrick R 2021年3月17日晚9点13分 Insulation and soundproofing 3 Responses