Rigid foam insulation

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Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.

Whether you want to insulate your garage to help reduce energy costs in your home, soundproof it, or turn it into a fully-finished additional room of your house, it's a project you will be able to do yourself with inexpensive insulation....

This versatile building material is a key component in most energy-efficient new homes and remodeling projects.

In this video, Chuck Miller of Brewster, Mass., demonstrates how a 3-in. or 4-in. putty knife with a sharpened blade cuts through the rigid-foam insulation like butter. Included are other tips for working with rigid-foam insulation.

ASIRI Designs on Instagram: "Rigid exterior insulation provides a plethora of benefits, from providing an extra level of thermal performance to warming the condensing surface of the sheathing, resulting in a significantly more moisture safe assembly, especially in colder climates without having to deal with closed cell spray foam. However, when using rigid foam insulation on the exterior, it's a good idea to specify either a textured WRB that allows for drainage behind the foam, grooved foam…

Not all homes are created equal, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to home insulation. There are many factors to consider when selecting insulation, including climate, installation, cost, and product performance. When selecting the right insulation for your home, it's also important to pay attention to a product's thermal performance rating, known as the R-value. Many insulation options are appropriate for do-it-yourselfers, but be sure to educate yourself on proper installation…

Martin Holladay tackles a topic that comes up again and again: insulating basement walls. He provides three trusted methods and shows us which products to use and how.

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

Originally posted online at Construction Superintendent Understanding rigid foam insulation for foundation and under-slab applications Up to one-quarter of a building’s energy loss is due to lack of insulation in below-grade areas, including the foundation and under slabs.