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"EPS foam"

EPS foam / Discussions

What is the best way to insulate the exterior of a log home?

...EPS foam. Mineral wool lets the moisture move right through it, EPS foam would be a perfect 2/3rds vapor barrier. That would be assuming you install at least 4 ...

Posted by Curtis Settergren March 31, 2025 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Which is the best foam board insulation to put against poured concrete basement walls?

...EPS foam (Expanded Polystyrene)  and XPS foam, see the differences here –  The difference between Polyiso, EPS & XPS Foam Insulation & Styrofoam But her...

Posted by Patricia Roberts Dec. 28, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Can I put foam boards up after I frame a basement?

...foam board in between my studs and tac nail it? You could put foam between the studs, but why not batts? Were you choosing foam due to reading here about using ...

Posted by Paul Hylan Dec. 27, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

How do you remove moisture and condensation from basement walls?

...foam insulation and have no plastic barrier? Would it be wise to pull down all the insulation in the meantime to dry things out or would that cause other issues...

Posted by Aaron Keating July 27, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

What do I in my basement where new insulation meets old?

...EPS) How do address the areas where the EPS is adjacent to the old insulation?  If I demo the laundry room and continue with eps, how do I address insulation on...

Posted by Steve J July 20, 2019 Basements improvements 2 responses

What is the best way to insulate rim joists with EPS and batts?

...EPS pieces againt rim joists/cripple wall cavities and build it out to EPS mounted against foundation wall. 2) Single EPS pieces flush against rim joist, horiz...

Posted by Steve J July 18, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

Is it OK to put 1 inch of EPS under vinyl siding with no wall insulation?

...EPS under floors. Walls have no insulation, siding is T-1-11 from the sixties would like to put 1 inch EPS under vinyl siding. the building is pretty well built...

Posted by Roger Smith Nov. 12, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 7 responses

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