Styofoam/ Discussions

Is polyiso board or styrofoam best for insulating when finishing a basement in CO?

We have a concrete basement in decent condition that's about 20 years old in Boulder CO and having had mitigation installed for high radon levels we now want to...

Posted by Evan B. Nov. 21, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

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

Hi I'm wanting to add insulation to the exterior of my home as I am planning to replace siding was considering rockwool comfortboard but this Halo product was s...

Posted by George Shannon Jan. 21, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 11 responses

What is the best way to do exterior foundation styrofoam finishing?

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

Posted by Castor River Farm Jan. 31, 2021 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

What is the most efficient passive home design?

Are styrofoam forms a good idea? To find the most efficient Passive House wall, if your intention is to reduce your carbon footprint, starts with choosing mater...

Posted by Peter Riley 2020年1月29日 Passive House 1 response

Can foam boards cause a chemical reaction?

Recently I was old SM foam may have a chemical reaction to other plastic products when used to insulate underground. Have you heard anything about that? Rigid f...

Posted by Joel Clipsham Sept. 30, 2021 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

Should you put insulation on the outside of a cinder block wall in a desert?

I have a home about 3000 sq. the top is about 1700 and the rest in the basement, being a cinderblock home with a 2 foot over hang. I studed my inner wall, I pu...

Posted by Michael Apodaca March 9, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Can I purchase XPS made with HFOs?

We start a new residential build Spring 2020. Can I purchase XPS panels with HFOs anywhere? If not, any idea when they will be available? If they aren't availab...

Posted by Kate Noblio Dec. 14, 2019 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Can Rockwool be installed over Type II EPS?

I am replacing the windows and siding on my house built in 1994. The wall construction from interior to exterior is 1/2 " drywall, 2x3 strapping filled with fib...

Posted by Brian Bonnell March 30, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Which is the best basement insulation?

Building a new raised bungalow in Ontario. Basement will have 9' ceilings, 5 ' concrete wall and 4' knee wall built with 2x6 and batt insulation r22. Should I r...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020 Basements 1 response