EPS insulation / Discussions

Which is the best foam board insulation to put against poured concrete basement walls?

...EPS insulation at 2 inch thick will also insulate and stop moisture, the difference is this – EPS has much lower climate change causing emissions that XPS, so EPS is more climate-friendly, but either works fine.  EPS has a slightly lower R value, but it is much cheaper, so you actually get more R value per dollar inves...

Posted by Patricia Roberts Dec. 28, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Can I put foam boards up after I frame a basement?

I framed my basement, however I wasn't going to insulate my basement because I have a wood stove, and it stays pretty warm. But I feel for summer I want to have some insulation to keep it cool. Can I put foam board in between my studs and tac nail it? You could put foam between the studs, but why not batts? Were you ch...

Posted by Paul Hylan Dec. 27, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

Which rigid insulation is made with high recycled materials?

...insulation panels, which may or may not be recyled but they are made from a renewable resource, but they also may contain plastics so check manufaturers specs. This page here is likely a good read for you about different rigid insulation options :  All about Rigid insulation panels : which ones to use for which applica...

Posted by Rick Perkins Nov. 10, 2022 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response