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Insulation / Discussions

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What insulation is there for a shipping container home that isn't spray foam?

Are there any solutions to not using closed cell spray foam when trying to prevent condensation in the wall assembly of a 40 foot shipping container home?  

Posted by Jim bo April 1, 2021 Tiny house

Which insulation do I use for interior walls of a framed in bunker?

...insulation, that will help you understand where each insulation works best no matter what the structure is, and  if you clear up some of my confusion I can help...

Posted by Dale Klubertanz March 23, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

How thick should EPS foam insulation on basement walls be?

...insulation to use when finishing my basement. I was on a website of an eps insulation manufacturer and under their technical/spec section for this particular ri...

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

How do you improve an old block foundation with no insulation or exterior moisture barrier?

...insulation against the block wall then poly? If so - remove the poly it will hold moisture in the wall when it needs to be able to escape. That's why its wet an...

Posted by Wilhelmina Lange March 11, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

What is the right amount of insulation for a house?

...insulation. To determine the ideal envelope to a reasonable a degree of accuracy you would need to hire a designer who is able to do energy modelling, and findi...

Posted by Ryan Gerbrandt Feb. 11, 2019 Passive solar home design 4 responses

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

...insulation. Spray foam provides the insulation, vapour barrier as well as an air barrier, so it’s a nice all in one solution, though we would recommend you sour...

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

Where should I put a vapour retarder?

...insulation would go up next, then strapping for the exterior sheath, board and batten.  I have read that the optimum scenario is to have one-third of the insula...

Posted by Jeffrey Connell March 14, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 4 responses

Should you put insulation on the outside of a cinder block wall in a desert?

...insulation in any climate –  What is the right amount of insulation for an energy efficient green home? That page should help you figure the answers to you ques...

Posted by Michael Apodaca March 9, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Should a Vapor Barrier be installed over Exterior Grade Plywood?

...insulation.  In the future I may add A/C to the cottage.  Do you believe a Vapor Barrier to be necessary?  Thank-you Michael Vapor barriers can be a problem wit...

Posted by Michael Klauck March 6, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

When using larsen trussees, what is the maximum spacing between TJIs

...insulation on the exterior of walls is an excellent way to insulate an older home or a brand new home, and even meet Passive House standards. Here is a page on ...

Posted by steve outlet March 6, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Followup to the question How do you install Larsen Trusses on a home in Minneapolis?

...insulation. I’m still looking at the Rockwool Comfort Board 80 option too. Would it work to use  a self adhering WRB, on the sheathing and then insulate with 8"...

Posted by Ken Traefald Feb. 27, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to insulate the ceiling of my crawl space?

...insulation. Since we moved in, I know that the addition's floor is very cold in the winter and in the summer we don't really have to use air conditioning becaus...

Posted by Judy Mendel Feb. 17, 2020 Crawl spaces 4 responses

Can I add Larsen Trusses and cellulose to 1920s House in Minneapolis?

...insulation, moisture would migrate thought the wall in winter, be unable to leave due to the poly, and it would rot.  Here is a page on exterior house insulatio...

Posted by Ken Traefald Feb. 17, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

How do you build a mold-free basement in a new construction house?

I have a new construction project where one floor is subgrade. It has a cement wall on three sides that the contractor insured me was prepared to be mold resist...

Posted by Charmaine Herzig Feb. 10, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How do you remove water droplets from under a crawl space vapor barrier?

How do you remove water droplets from under my crawl space vapor barrier?  Water is acculating on the dirt side of the vapor barrier. If I crawlspace has water...

Posted by Paul Racioppo Feb. 7, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

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

...insulation panels here –  Rigid insulation panels, how to choose the best ones for different applications You will read in that article a bit more about the ‘th...

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

How do you best use polyiso insulation in a basement?

...insulation is a great product, but it does have its limitations. It is more expensive than EPS rigid insulation, but it does have a higher R value.  A downside ...

Posted by Iain Matheson Jan. 24, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Where can I buy hemp insulation for home renovation In Durham Region, Ontario?

...insulation in Durham Region area of Ontario, Canada?   You can buy hemp insulation at Ecohome for Canada or the US, just send us an email at [email protected] wi...

Posted by Virgil N Jan. 23, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 4 responses
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