Roxul/ Discussions

Why is there condensation in between 1.5" polyiso board and roxul insulation?

...Roxul我今天去做一些电工的工作,把浴缸往后拉,注意到有一堆冷凝,还有一点……

Posted by Tyler Norrie Feb. 9, 2021, 2:32 p.m. Basements improvements 0 Responses

Should I densepack wall cavities prior to exterior insulation?

...roxulbased on price, strapping, new siding. Is it worth densepacking the walls before doing the WRB? The kraft paper falling apart or separating from the ins...

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

你能用岩棉来隔绝混凝土砌块地下室的墙壁吗?

Hello, We are redoing our basement ourselves (zone 5, Toronto) and on a budget after gutting the entire finished basement due to extensive moisture penetrati...

Posted by Aarne Valikangas Jan. 1, 2021, 9:22 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

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

Do you have an updated recommendation for attaching exterior mineral wool you built a few years ago? The way we attached mineral wool insulation on the LEED Pl...

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

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

...Roxul) and Johns Manville. The other think you'll need is a weather barrier / weather resistive barrier (WRB), and a breatheable one would serve you best to a...

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

In your Edelweiss house you use 2x6 studs. Why not use 2x4 studs and add 2" rigid on the inside?

8" semi rigid and 5 1/2" between the studs. why not use 8" semi rigid, 3 1/2" between the studs and 2 " more semi rigid on the inside beneath the gyprock? Is t...

Posted by Tom Wagar Aug. 25, 2019, 3:40 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?

I found a video of a house using the thermal or T-stud. Have you seen this product and what are your thoughts on its use in Canada. It allows for a fully insul...

Posted by Lee Watt June 3, 2019, 10:57 a.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

我正在寻找如何用岩棉绝缘CMU罢工地下室的建议。我有一面墙完全在地上(罢工一方),一面墙完全是……

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019, 11:41 p.m. Basements improvements 6 Responses

How you vent a metal roof?

你好,我住在加拿大新斯科舍省-气候区6 -正在考虑安装一个贯穿紧固钢屋顶(面板36'宽切割长度)。我的房子…

Posted by Kim jarrett July 12, 2019, 12:15 p.m. Roof coverings 3 Responses

我在哪里可以找到绿色屋顶的补给?

大家好!感谢你鼓舞人心的youtube视频。你能告诉我在哪里可以找到和订购绿色屋顶的用品吗?You make it lo...

Posted by Nadia Naderi Oct. 8, 2020, 6:38 p.m. Roof coverings 1 Responses

What considerations should be made when installing a green roof on a metal building?

Our building is just shy of 600 square foot, and currently has a metal roof. It has a slight pitch, but we live in east texas, are on a very tight budget, woul...

Posted by Nina Flores Feb. 16, 2020, 4:57 p.m. Roof coverings 3 Responses

为什么我的屋顶下悬着霜?

这是一个新的,我希望有人能帮我。我的新房子有一个平屋顶和巨大的悬挑,这造成了一个难以解决的问题. ...

Posted by George Paul March 23, 2020, 12:10 p.m. Roof assemblies - renovation 3 Responses

如何在温哥华地区找到绿色屋顶diy用品?

Would like to put a green roof on our existing garage, its approx 70 years old. Where can we get materials to b iuld like to do it ourselves?

Posted by Rachel Riding April 13, 2020, 12:15 p.m. Roof coverings 0 Responses

How do you best use polyiso insulation in a basement?

...Roxul/rockwool insulation, NO poly vapor barrier & ½” gypsum drywall, sealed with drywall sealer and painted with vapor barrier paint. What problems do you se...

Posted by Iain Matheson Jan. 24, 2020, 7:45 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

What are the options for adding Exterior Roof Insulation?

您好,关于增加住宅外墙保温的讨论非常有帮助。但在搜索中,我没有发现太多与添加外部相关的东西……

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

is a double vapor barrier on a South Florida roof bad?

I am building a new home in Naples Florida with a metal roof and open cell foam sprayed on underside of roof deck. I am considering a peal and stick membrane...

Posted by Arthur Moore April 6, 2020, 12:57 p.m. Roof assemblies - renovation 0 Responses

在炎热潮湿的沿海地区,如何给屋顶通风?

How to ventilate pitched roof homes in hot and humid coastal climate?

Posted by Ashok Abhyankar Nov. 29, 2021, 9:37 p.m. Roof assemblies - renovation 0 Responses

How to add greenery to an existing metal roof?

Hello! I have an already existing small-incline metal roof over a garage. The roof itself is in very good condition, but I would like to transform it into a ...

Posted by Alexandra Dobrescu Dec. 3, 2021, 9:03 a.m. Walls and Roofs 1 Responses