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What is the best exterior rigid foam insulation for under a deck?

...foam panels, we would recommend EPS rigid foam instead of XPS as it is cheaper and less environmentally harmful, read more here about the performance and characteristics of foam panels –  Choosing rigid foam insulation panels, which is best? I assume at least some of the insulation will still be exposed above grade, co...

Posted by Andrew Cherubini March 21, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Do frost lines where studs are on a wall show a failure of spray foam insulation?

...foam insulation has failed? It's hard to ever weigh in on a problem with complete confidence without seeing a project or knowing the full wall assembly, but if anything, that may actually show a 'success' of the spray foam rather than a failure. The wood studs will transfer far more heat than the Spray Polyurethane Foa...

Posted by Gerald Crozier July 22, 2019 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response