Rigid insulation

Rigid-foam insulation installed above the roof assembly can create an energy-smart roof.

Wall section // brick veneer // 3/4" rigid insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor

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…

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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.

UPDATED on July 20, 2015 What’s the best way to install foam insulation on the outside of a wall? Although GBA has published many articles and videos on the topic, we continue to receive frequent questions from readers asking how to install rigid foam sheathing on exterior walls — so it’s time to provide a primer on the topic.

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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.

European-made wood-fiber insulation is gaining traction in the green building industry, but limited sourcing options make it cost-prohibitive for many homeowners. TimberHP, an offshoot of GO Lab in Belfast, Maine, is set to begin production of loose-fill, batt, and rigid board wood-fiber insulation in 2022. It will be the first manufacturing operation of its kind in North America. The hope is to make the insulation, which is made of chips of softwood timber, more affordable.

Wall section // stone veneer // 1 1/2" rigid insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor