Cathedral ceiling insulation / Discussions

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

...insulation work?  Do I need to place a vapour or air barrior on top of the 3/4" Shiplap Pine prior to emplacing the Rigid Panels?  Do I need to place a Tyvek type sheathing over the insulation between it and the Board and Batten? Thank you Ron

Posted by Ron Busch Nov. 12, 2021 Wall assemblies - new construction

Is moisture a problem in an unvented cathedral ceiling under a vented attic?

...ceiling over a vented attic, what is your reason for concern? As long as your attic is vented properly, the two really aren’t related. Do you have high humidity in the home, or is there humidity forming or any signs of moisture damage at the peak of the ceiling? Ceiling fans would alleviate it if so, and often times- n...

Posted by Kyle Burgmeier Oct. 25, 2021 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

Should you insulate an A-frame cottage with cathedral ceiling from the exterior or interior?

...insulation to install.  And to be sure I understand, it sounds like your preferred finish is to leave the rafters and bays between them open as the interior finish, which would mean insulating the outside. If that is the case, yes you can, you would want to insulate it the way you would exterior walls, and then install...

Posted by J Genereaux Oct. 26, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

What are the options for adding Exterior Roof Insulation?

...insulation to a home have been very helpful. But in searching I have not found much related to adding exterior insulation to the roof. Our home does not have an attic. So wondering what systems have been successful - SIPs? Thanks. Choosing the best way to insulate a roof depends on how it is currently built. Let us kno...

Posted by Marlo Raynolds Aug. 29, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation 4 responses