Exterior air barrier / Discussions

Where should I put an air barrier on a log home insulated from the outside only?

...air barrier right? To clarify - a post and beam home (timber frame) would have support posts with wall openings between them, from what you say I will assume stacked logs, but correct me if that is wrong. based on that - yes, the air barrier location if perfect. I would point out that some air barrier materials allow m...

Posted by Geneviève Rock Dec. 5, 2025 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

What is the best way to frame window openings when adding exterior insulation?

...exterior of a 2x6 wall, so we installed a plywood extension to allow the window to sit solidly, partly over the exterior board insulation. Our exterior air barrier membrane comes up into the rough opening, we then put Rockwool insulation between the frame and rough opening and finally taped the windows to the air barri...

Posted by Anwas Qwelten May 30, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response