Foam board / Discussions

Should I put foam boards right against my basement wall or leave an air gap?

...foam board to the inside of the wall or leave a gap for air? I understand mold will not grow on the board but I am afraid that there are very small cracks in the mortar in-between some of the blocks and don't know if this will affect anything.. I found a tiny stream of light coming through only one block and had to sea...

Posted by Elijah Hargett Jan. 9, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 4 responses

Which exterior insulation is best to create at thermal break in an bungalow in Alberta?

...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 space is now wonderful to live in.    However, at -40, we experience frost and freezing temperatures on the main ...

Posted by Rebekah Barnes Jan. 17, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response