XPS/ Discussions

How should I install XPS insulation in a basement?

...XPSagainst the foundation and framing an interior wall inside of that. Option 1 is to piece theXPSto follow the contour of the transition to the narrower blo...

Posted by Ken Hunold Dec. 27, 2020, 7:22 p.m. Basements improvements 0 Responses

Can I purchase XPS made with HFOs?

...XPSinsulation have switched blowing agents yet. So as it stands, anyXPSrigid insulation board you purchase will still have an impact several hundred times wo...

Posted by Kate Noblio Dec. 14, 2019, 12:35 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 3 Responses

Is EPS or XPS better for use in basement rim joists? Should faced or unfaced foam boards be used?

...XPSFoam Insulation & Styrofoam We always choose (and recommend) EPS overXPSdue to the fact thatXPS温室气体排放量比EPS高得多所以我……

Posted by Thomas Dispenza Sept. 8, 2019, 12:43 a.m. Basements improvements 6 Responses

What is the best way to install 5" of XPS rigid foam on interior basement walls?

...XPSrigid insulation. It’s a great product; we have reservations about the climate impact asXPSfoam has high green house gas emissions , but finding used stuf...

作者:肖恩·麦克唐纳 2021年6月14日上午10:42 Foundation and basement improvements 8 Responses

How do I insulate my half below grade basement?

...XPSwith 4" studs and roxul insulation to give around r24 (local code). This is expensive and I'm not 100% on board because the basement is half above grade. ...

Posted by tom mckeand Oct. 14, 2019, 11:01 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

What's the difference between EPS and GPS insulation?

当搜索购买EPS板,这是很难找到这里的QC,我碰到了一个4' x 8' x 1"厚板,称为GPS。你有网吗…

Posted by Ronald Tetrault Feb. 3, 2021, 5:22 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 1 Responses

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

...XPSor Mineral Wool to prevent rot in building envelopes. Hi Mike I live an hour north of Winnipeg on lake Winnipeg. It's a family cottage build in 1927 whi...

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

Which type of exterior insulation to use on a house?

I want to first off thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully provide some help. I've watched the great videos on here and just want to ensure I...

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

What is the best way to insulate my basement?

我有一个未完工的地下室,有三面在或低于等级。房子的两侧向后面浇筑了混凝土台阶基础,底部有……

Posted by Chris Rogers Oct. 27, 2019, 11:23 a.m. Foundation and basement improvements 3 Responses

如何解决地下室的潮湿问题?

Eight years after our house was built, we noticed that the MDF baseboards in our finished basement became discoloured and swollen from potential moisture. We r...

Posted by Margo MACFARLANE Oct. 28, 2019, 10:24 a.m. Foundation and basement improvements 1 Responses

What is the best way to insulate a 2x8 wall?

I have been reading so much on insulation ....and out of the foam boards I think eps might be the best to use, but not sure if the foil face would be good, may...

Posted by Michael Sweglar 2020年7月8日上午10:43 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 Responses

在地下室降低湿度的最好方法是什么?

我们住在华盛顿州贝灵汉,我们的地下室建于70年代。它的湿度很高(70-80%RH),尽管我没有看到任何可见的潮湿。洗衣机/干……

Posted by Robert J. Pierson Oct. 17, 2019, 10:45 p.m. Basements improvements 2 Responses

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

...XPSrigid insulation boards I have a few questions that will help us pin down the best way forward for you - How old is the home? Is there an exterior membr...

Posted by Evan B. Nov. 21, 2019, 8 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

Can you install foam boards directly against basement walls?

...XPSinsulation boards (which are a vapor barrier) you would be ensuring that the wall cannot dry to the interior either, so what you would have is an ideal mold...

Posted by Ted Gorab Oct. 3, 2019, 6:09 p.m. Basements improvements 18 Responses

Can you use polyiso insulation on the exterior of a wall behind cedar siding on the west coast?

...XPS? Polyiso starts to fall off in R value around 5-10C , but it's not a catastrophic failure, and given your use of Celsius and ‘West Coast’, I’m thinking you...

Posted by Iain Matheson Jan. 28, 2020, 10:38 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 2 Responses

What is the best way to insulate embedded joists in a basement Montreal Home?

...XPSridgid boards for the wall and floor. ( Top of slab) Whats the best approach. Thank you We advise against spray foaming any rim joists that are wet se...

Posted by Emil Idf Jan. 7, 2020, 8:34 p.m. Foundation and basement improvements 1 Responses

What kind of foam board should I use to insulate rim joists in Wisconsin?

...XPSwould be the alternative but I'm concerned with fire code rating. WhileXPS防火等级较低,不适合外露的内墙。它是…

Posted by Matt Kime Sept. 12, 2021, 10:31 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

Should I install a poly moisture barrier before the rigid foam board against a basement wall?

...XPSfoam board insulation held in place with the special plastic pegs (since the poly will not allow adhesive to affix it to the wall), blue sheathing tape on f...

Posted by DONandCATHY Crenna Dec. 14, 2020, 2:21 p.m. Basements improvements 3 Responses