Exterior Rigid Foam- Page 2 of 3
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Exterior Insulation over Masonry Cladding
The best way to insulate an old brick building is with a continuous exterior layer of rigid foam
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Solving an Ice Dam Problem With Exterior Rigid Foam
Eight inches of polyiso, a second layer of roof sheathing, and new shingles cost the same as a standing-seam roof without any insulation
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Vermont Addresses the 20+5 Wall Problem — Sort Of
The 2015 Vermont energy code tries to steer builders away from exterior rigid foam that is too thin
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‘Extended Plate and Beam’ Walls
A new wall system designed for production builders
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Design-Build Firm Seeks Toehold in Insulation Market
A Maine-based startup is developing fiberboard insulation that it hopes will rival rigid foam
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Insulating a New House
An owner-builder looks for advice on the best way to insulate exterior walls in a new build in Ontario
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Making the Case for Exterior Foam Insulation
In Climate Zone 3, is installing rigid foam on the exterior side of the wall sheathing worth the effort and expense?
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The Exterior Rigid Foam is Too Thin!
You bought a house with exterior rigid foam, and you just discovered that the foam is too thin — so now what?
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Attaching Corner Trim on Walls With Rigid Foam
At outside corners, you’ll need to plan ahead by installing wide furring strips or 2x4s embedded in channels carved into the rigid foam
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Nailbase Panels for Walls
Panels made from a layer of rigid foam glued to OSB sheathing are increasingly being installed on walls
