Exterior rigid foam / Discussions

What is the best way to insulate the exterior of a log home?

...rigid EPS foam. Mineral wool lets the moisture move right through it, EPS foam would be a perfect 2/3rds vapor barrier. That would be assuming you install at least 4 inches (about R24) if you have an 8 inch wall. This particular option for attaching rigid EPS foam panels to the exterior of a house has a metal rail in t...

Posted by Curtis Settergren March 31, 2025 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

How do you insulate an exterior wall from the outside?

...foam, this page should tell you all you need to know –  How to Insulate Exterior Walls from the Outside Another idea and product comes to mind, if it’s a farm house I’m assuming you have wiggle room to make the wall thicker without affecting propertly line setbacks? If so, here is my thought – a thick panel of rigid fo...

Posted by Stuart Seldon Feb. 11, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response