Energy efficient timber frame / Discussions

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

Building a 24 X 50 Post and Beam Barn.  Planning to insulate on the exterior with no interior insulation as I wish to keep the bones of the barn exposed internally.  Wall currently has 3/4" Shiplap pine sheathing over the Girts.  Looking at emplacing 4" R20 Rigid XPS Panels seam taped. Those would be strapped to the wa...

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