Exterior / Discussions

...exterior of the walls suffice?  I do not wish to place insulation inside the barn as I wish to maintain the asthetic of the bones of the barn being fully exposed and seen from inside. Thanks he true answer is to do some energy modelling based on your plans, the site insolation and orientation to get the insulation bala...

...exterior cladding. So what is important is that you don’t fall into some of the easy traps that a lot of builders seem to do, that leads to an unnecessarily shortened lifespan of siding, which can also cause interior wall damage.  Exterior siding is basically a rain screen, and it protects the interior surfaces (like y...

...exterior rigid insulation so you know the characteristics of each – Choosing the best exterior rigid insulation for renovating old home exteriors Choosing insulation that won’t trap moisture is important, and after than be sure that you design your wall assembly in a way that it can dry to the exterior. Here is our pag...

...exterior wall is plank sheathing with paper wrap, followed by shingles, then 1/2 celotex foam board and vinyl siding installed in the 1980's.  No rot or leakage is visible from the inside.  My question is if I install a poly barrier over the cellulose on the inside under the drywall,  will I then cause vapor to be trap...

...exterior as well. The most common rigid insulation used on the exterior of buildings is EPS foam, there are options but EPS would be the easiest go-to, and more easily accessible, read more here about choosing the best rigid insulation for exterior walls. Our recommendation would be that whatever insulation type you ch...

...exterior.  Is this the best way to go?  What kind of products should we be considering.  Pros and cons?  We live in Chicago area--so hot/cold extreems are an issue. You can for sure insulate the exterior of a painted brick house, in fact that would probably help preserve the bricks. Be very careful when painting bricks...

...exterior vapour barrier and that’s not a good thing. what made you choose Polyiso? We would alternatively suggest you use Rockwool, that is a favourite of ours for renovating the exterior of existing homes, since moisture moves right through it you are not at risk of trapping humidity inside the wall assembly.   

...exterior of a house has a lot to do with what is going on inside the walls, and how extensive your energy-efficient renovations will be. The following page will help you understand some of the risks and find the best way forward - The easiest way to insulate walls from the exterior in older homes But to speak to the pr...

Do you have any advice with spray cork renders vs. fully insulating the outside of our home with rockwool or foam board and new siding. We need a cost effective solution to create a thermal and air barrier on our 1970s raised bungalow. We have a fully insulated (with spray foam) basement up to the rim joists. This spac...

...exterior walls (with caulking, acoustic seal, tape, etc., your choice), as well as at the bottom plate, around all your windows, and around any plumbing and ventilation openings. Over top of the exterior air barrier you can then add the rigid insulation boards you choose. Our preference would be Rockwool (made of recyc...