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What is the best way to put siding on an older home without causing it to rot?

We recently bought a house that was likely constructed in the 1920's or 30's and we would like to install siding on it.  Currently it is clad in insulbrick and ...

Posted by Richard Reinert April 18, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

For home renovation, is it better to install insulation on the inside or outside?

...cladding, so I wouldn’t get rid of it on a whim. If you really can’t stand the look of it or its crumbling, I would make those the deciding factors. If you’re d...

Posted by Neil Richardson Jan. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to do wall construction using Charred Cedar Siding?

...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 li...

Posted by Dobie Cheung June 6, 2020 Exterior cladding 2 responses

Which type of exterior insulation to use on a house?

I want to first off thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully provide some help. I've watched the great videos on here and just want to ensure I'...

Posted by Trevor Marshand May 26, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

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

At what point/temp & to what extent does polyiso board loose its thermal properties?  Does it go below R4.5 per inch?  Is it usless at -15C ?  or equal to X...

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

Is it a good or bad idea to spray foam directly on the interior of shiplap siding?

...cladding doesn’t sound like a good idea to me, but I’d need a few more details. And first check out this page to see how we install siding –  How to install ext...

Posted by MITCHELL KOCH Aug. 21, 2020 Exterior cladding 1 response

How do you attach exterior siding without affecting the air barrier on a passive house?

...cladding. Over this I plan to install 6" of iso foam, for additional insulation, and siding over the foam. I'm unsure how to attach anything to the "Zip system"...

Posted by Scott Bowker July 16, 2018 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses

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