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EPS / Discussions

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

...eps the wood from getting saturated.   

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

What is the best way to reduce humidity in a basement?

...eps to reduce the humidity? What should we put on the uninsulated floor as a covering that won't go moldy/smelly like the carpet has (and we're on a budget, and...

Posted by Robert J. Pierson Oct. 17, 2019 Basements improvements 2 responses

How do I insulate my half below grade basement?

I am about to start a full strip out and rebuild of my basement to make a secondary suite. I've been reading all the information on the site and find it very us...

Posted by tom mckeand Oct. 14, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

Can you install foam boards directly against basement walls?

I read in one of your articles when putting up rigid foam to Install two inches of rigid insulation board directly against concrete.  A mold expert told me to p...

Posted by Ted Gorab Oct. 3, 2019 Basements improvements 26 responses

Is EPS or XPS better for use in basement rim joists? Should faced or unfaced foam boards be used?

...EPS over XPS due to the fact that XPS has much higher greenhouse gas emissions than EPS.  So if you are looking for suggestions we would say go for the EPS, and...

Posted by Thomas Dispenza Sept. 8, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses

What is the best way to insulate a 2x8 wall?

...eps might be the best to use,  but not sure if the foil face would be good, may not be breathable...might be better to just do eps board and buy attic foil to p...

Posted by Michael Sweglar July 8, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses

Which type of exterior insulation to use on a house?

...eps needed to do this correctly . Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to read this and also hopefully provide some insight.    To find the best ...

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

Protection from Insects for Legalett Geo-passive super insulated slab on grade?

...EPS. Is that a danger? Among the many possible ways to protect against that doesn't involve insecticides that might leach into the soil is a copper foil sheath ...

Posted by James Burns April 30, 2020 Slab on Grade

Can Rockwool be installed over Type II EPS?

...EPS. Tyvek, siding. I intend to remove the EPS and install a self-adhering WRB on the plywood. Since I have the EPS will I create any problems if I re-install i...

Posted by Brian Bonnell March 30, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

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

...EPS & XPS or Mineral Wool to prevent rot in building envelopes.

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

What is the best way to insulate the basement of an old house?

...EPS then bats.   Thanks for your help!   Bryan If you’ve read our basement articles then you know we think EPS and Rockwool are both great options for basements...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Jan. 14, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Can I purchase XPS made with HFOs?

...EPS. And the moment that the switch is made, manfucturers will contact us with the news, so if you sign up as an Ecohome Member for free, you will get a notice ...

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

Is polyiso board or styrofoam best for insulating when finishing a basement in CO?

...EPS & XPS rigid insulation boards I have a few questions that will help us pin down the best way forward for you - How old is the home? Is there an exterio...

Posted by Evan B. Nov. 21, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

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

How do you fix a moisture problem in a finished basement?

Eight years after our house was built, we noticed that the MDF baseboards in our finished basement became discoloured and swollen from potential moisture. We re...

Posted by Margo MACFARLANE Oct. 28, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

What is the best way to insulate my basement?

...eps”. I live in Kentucky if this helps. Thanks, Chris We have fully detailed plans for how to insulate basements properly to avoid mold, heat loss and water inf...

Posted by Chris Rogers Oct. 27, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 3 responses

What is the best way to do a cottage reno adding an insulation blanket?

...EPS and then vertically strap for Rain screen and put vinyl or wood siding on top. My question is whether I should be removing the old plywood and asphalt sheat...

Posted by Barton Rowe Feb. 28, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

What's the difference between EPS and GPS insulation?

...EPS rigid foam insulation. EPS is typically rated at abou R4 per inch where GPS is typically rated as having R5 insulating value. Here is our page about choosin...

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