Exterior insulation / Discussions

...insulation boards, but be sure to get the right ones, so be sure to read this page first -  The difference between Polyiso, EPS & XPS Foam Insulation & Styrofoam There are rigid insulation boards that will act as the insulation only, insulation and air barrier only, or all in one - insulation, air barrier and v...

...insulation and radiant tubing. Sounds like you already have sufficient height in the basement, but I doubt there is any insulation if it was a 70s-80s pour so I would either check it to be sure (by drilling a hole to look in an out of the way place), and if there is none you would be wise to add some. I would propose 4...

...insulation (from the inside) between the studs on the outside walls? We will be putting up drywall to finish the room. Thanks   Bricks as an exterior finish is 3 times the cost and 3 times the value of any other cladding, so I wouldn’t get rid of it on a whim. If you really can’t stand the look of it or its crumbling, ...

...insulation. Specifically there is a ThermalWall EPS foam panel from Legalett that is perfect for such renovations, it attaches easily with short screws and breaks the thermal bridge to reduce heat loss.  The one thing to remember is to keep at least 2/3rds of your insulation on the exterior of the vapor barrier. so in ...

...insulation (the best products, the order of application/installation, etc.) to get the most efficient and durable air/water/vapor barrier. We would like to get expert advice, since this is a crucial part of the house and we need to get it right, especially since the weather conditions are extreme here.   Nathalie and J...

...insulation is an air barrier applied to the exterior then insulation then an exterior like painted wood or something engineered.  Should we use a foam insulation or could that lead to vapour issues?  Thanks!!

...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...

...exterior walls of a home to improve energy efficiency, you have to make sure walls can dry. Applying spray foam directly to the back siding of your cladding doesn’t sound like a good idea to me, but I’d need a few more details. And first check out this page to see how we install siding –  How to install exterior siding...

...insulation to the outside of our stucco siding (concrete like material, about 3/4" thick). I was thinking about attaching large insulating panels (styrofoam or similar) similar to the ones they use all over Europe. I am looking for a pointer on where to start and find more information. Thanks,  Insulating the exterior ...

...insulation, should Therm Insulation or Stainless screws be used? Is it necessary to have the double thread design of ThermInsulation screws when insulating with EPA? What is your batten material?  If rigid enough to receive a bit of pressure from the screw head without much deformation I would just use a flange head sc...

...exterior insulation to an old timberframe building.  The interior walls will be wood paneling attached on the outside of the beams.  For the next layer, I am thinking to wrap with vapour barrier.  Six to eight inches of rigid rockwool insulation would go up next, then strapping for the exterior sheath, board and batten...

...insulation, I would suggest maybe Rockwool (mineral wool) insulation as it is spun from stone dust and is fire proof. Here is our page on Choosing Insulation which will give you many options, and here you can check out Rockwool Insulation and this page here is about Choosing Exteior Siding and Cladding.

...insulation, moisture would migrate thought the wall in winter, be unable to leave due to the poly, and it would rot.  Here is a page on exterior house insulation that will explain, including how Larsen trusses and cellulose were used on a Passive House. How to insulate the exterior walls of old homes and not trap moist...

...insulation envelope would you completely eliminate any thermal bridging and have a perfectly balanced R value over the entire envelope with no weak points. But that would be a sad house to live in : (  And difficult to enter with no door :) Short of that, it’s a case of doing whatever you can to limit heat loss.   

...exterior in older homes Here are our top 10 energy-saving home improvement tips with the greatest return. If you are insulating a home from the exterior and installing an air barrier, you may get to the point where you need a heat recovery ventilation (HRV) or a energy recovery ventilation unit . If so, a nice ductle...

...exterior of the house also providing a vapour barrier. A previous owner had taking down the lath and plaster and installed two by twos with a bit of fiberglass insulation but no effective vapour barrier. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Insulating an old brick house from the interior or exterior and adding a vapou...

...insulation do you need for green home construction? I would certainly propose more insulation, and to specifically answer your question about vapor – yes, adding vapor impermeable materials to the outside of a wall assembly can cause problems during the cold season. But, the vapor permeability of EPS could be used to y...

...insulation, then it had loose fill cellulose insulation added decades ago between the studs, but as per usual the cellulose has settled and there are big gaps at the top. As part of an extensive home renovation we have decided to strip the walls inside and out, keep the structure but add insulation to the inside but al...