Rigid Insulation - Page 7 of 9

A Simple Way To Cut Rigid Foam Insulation
Teamed up with a straightedge, a sharpened putty knife cuts through foam like butter.
Remodeling for Energy Efficiency
Can a 150-year-old house approach net-zero energy use? Three case studies point the way from the 19th to the 21st century.
Extension Jambs for Replacement Windows
An exterior energy upgrade uses jamb extensions to align new windows with rigid foam-board insulation
Foam sheathing: inside or out?
Q: It seems to me that it would be a lot easier to install rigid-foam insulation inside the framing rather than outside because of all the details such as cornice returns…
Save Energy With Rigid-Foam Insulation
Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performance.
The No-Mold Finished Basement
Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.
Crawlspace insulation
Q: Your recent article Does Fiberglass Insulation Still Make Sense? (FHB #160, pp. 50-55) was informative, but it left me wondering about the best way to insulate a crawlspace. I have…
Condensation on housewrap
Q: We recently rebuilt our home after a fire, and it currently has no exterior finish other than the housewrap. During the winter months and especially on the coldest days, I…
Does Fiberglass Still Make Sense?
Maybe, but other types of insulation offer installation advantages that make them more reliable.
Airtight Attic Access
Hot air rises. And where does it go? It could be going right out the attic access in your house.

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