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Which is the best basement insulation?

Building a new raised bungalow in Ontario. Basement will have 9' ceilings, 5 ' concrete wall and 4' knee wall built with 2x6 and batt insulation r22. Should I r...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020 Basements 1 response

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

...styrofoam board then tar board chicken wire then stuco then paint with elastromeric/ sand mix, all to keep out heat. Styrofoam or no Styrofoam is the question. ...

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

What is the most efficient passive home design?

...styrofoam forms a good idea? To find the most efficient Passive House wall, if your intention is to reduce your carbon footprint, starts with choosing materials...

Posted by Peter Riley Jan. 29, 2020 Passive House 1 response

Can I purchase XPS made with HFOs?

We start a new residential build Spring 2020. Can I purchase XPS panels with HFOs anywhere? If not, any idea when they will be available? If they aren't availab...

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?

We have a concrete basement in decent condition that's about 20 years old in Boulder CO and having had mitigation installed for high radon levels we now want to...

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

Which is the best foam board insulation to put against poured concrete basement walls?

...Styrofoam But here’s the short story – XPS will work fine. Put it right against the concrete, it will save energy in heating, make you more comfortable and pre...

Posted by Patricia Roberts Dec. 28, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Can I put foam boards up after I frame a basement?

I framed my basement, however I wasn't going to insulate my basement because I have a wood stove, and it stays pretty warm. But I feel for summer I want to have...

Posted by Paul Hylan Dec. 27, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

Can foam boards cause a chemical reaction?

...styrofoam are a petroleum product that are produced using chemical blowing agents that can be harmful to human health. They are commonly used in the building in...

Posted by Joel Clipsham Sept. 30, 2021 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response