Exterior insulation with cc spray foam walls
I am remodelling a 1950s home in Hamilton Ontario And I am pretty sold on closed cell spray foam in the old 2×4 walls with plank sheeting. It will give me the insulation I want and a good vapour barrier. If I want to put exterior insulation on, can I use rigid foam or will that prevent drying to the outside and trap moisture between the spray foam and the rigid insulation? I have considered rock wool but it is an added cost that I would like to avoid if possible. I will be putting using a ventilated rain screen on the outside.
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I don't like creating an assembly that can't dry to one side or the other. You're probably okay with having both the spray foam and the rain screen, but water that might get in will have a hard time getting out. I'd spend the money on the rock wool.