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What is the best way to install 5" of XPS rigid foam on interior basement walls?

I have found a great deal on some used Roofmate XPS insulation that I would like to use to insulate my basement. I want to acheive R25 so I will be using 4" thi...

Posted by Sean MacDonald June 14, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 8 responses

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

...board, or will leaving it exposed once it's secure to the foundation wall be enough? The porch is covered and has skirting so the rigid board is somewhat protec...

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

How thick should EPS foam insulation on basement walls be?

...board insulation I would be doing more if you could. 2 or more inches would be better at preventing moisture movement, it will also save additional heat. Just f...

Posted by Derrick R March 17, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Can you use polyiso insulation on the exterior of a wall behind cedar siding on the west coast?

...board loose its thermal properties?  Does it go below R4.5 per inch?  Is it usless at -15C ?  or equal to XPS  ? Polyiso starts to fall off in R value around 5-...

Posted by Iain Matheson Jan. 28, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

Halo Exterra rigid exterior insulation - has anyone work with it?

...board but this Halo product was sugested by my local supplier. Has anyone work with it. The manufactures claims its better than slice bread but don't they all. ...

Posted by George Shannon Jan. 21, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 12 responses

What is the best foam board insulation under drywall?

...board insulation attached to the stud and seams taped. Then I would set 1/2" drywall on top of the foam and attached with long screws. Does this sound like a go...

Posted by Wesley Pracht Jan. 11, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Can you use Foam boards on basement walls to stop condensation?

...board sliding them in behind the studs and directly to the concrete wall will this stop the condensation or will it just build up on the inside of the foam boar...

Posted by Chad Johnson Dec. 21, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

Can I purchase XPS made with HFOs?

...board you purchase will still have an impact several hundred times worse than EPS. And the moment that the switch is made, manfucturers will contact us with the...

Posted by Kate Noblio Dec. 14, 2019 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

What's the difference between EPS and GPS insulation?

...boards, which are very difficult to find here in QC, I've bumped into a 4' x 8' x 1" thick board, called GPS.  Do you have a webpage about GPS insulation?  I wa...

Posted by Ronald Tétrault Feb. 3, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

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