Rigid Insulation

Cutting Rigid Insulation
Learn how to cut through rigid foam insulation like butter.
A Deep Dive Into Continuous Exterior Insulation
From durability to energy efficiency, continuous exterior insulation is an accessbile approach to a high-performance wall.
Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling
A properly insulated cathedral ceiling provides thermal and vapor control and allows drying in at least one direction.
Plywood Cut Support
When you are cutting plywood by yourself, scrap pieces of rigid foam can come in handy.
Protect Foundation Foam
A great choice for exterior foam on foundations is a borate-treated expanded polystyrene (EPS) that performs at a similar R-value to extruded polystyrene (XPS) but is much less environmentally unfriendly.
Exterior Insulation: Strategies for Success in the Field and Staying on Budget
In this webinar, builder and energy-efficiency consultant Randy Williams overviews affordable and effective strategies and details for installing rigid insulation on the outside of a home.
Remodeling A Low-Maintenance Bungalow
This Cape renovation involved lifting the entire structure onto a new solid foundation with helical piles.
Is Adding Exterior Insulation When Re-siding Your Home Worth the Cost?
Re-cladding a house is typically a once-in-multiple-generations upgrade, and can be an economical opportunity to make walls more energy efficient.
How to Get Sturdy Walls Without OSB
Fernando Pagés Ruiz discusses how he omitted the OSB on this spec home to save money, while still making sure his build had reliable structural quality.
Cut Foam with Less Mess
A toothless blade will minimize cleanup of dust and debris.

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