Rigid insulation

These construction drawings illustrate the details that make houses more durable, comfortable, and energy efficient.

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.

ASIRI Designs on Instagram: "Enough of the polyethylene on basement walls! Your basement wall assembly needs to dry to the interior, as moisture will find a path inside. Vapor barriers inhibit inward drying. Opt for taped rigid insulation instead to prevent condensation, and slow vapor transmission in and out of the assembly. Tomorrow we've got a video scheduled on YouTube for moisture control in basements that you don't want to miss! #buildingscience #buildingsection #buildingsystems…

I am confident that I am able to form and pour a small concrete pathway or patio without too much concern. Accurately placing nearly eleven cubic yards of concrete, however, is a rather daunting p…

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.

Shop insulfoam r-7.7, 2-in x 4-ft x 8-ft faced polystyrene for use in garage doors board insulation in the board insulation section of Lowes.com

Winter is the season when Canadians think most about home insulation because winter is when we feel the greatest need – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation if you want to make wise upgrade decisions. Break free of the four most popular insulation myths and you’ll be warmer and wealthier.

When laying out stairs, I use a small story stick to ensure even spacing. Once I've determined the rise and run of the stair and I've affixed the stair nuts…

Not all homes are created equal, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to home insulation. There are many factors to consider when selecting insulation, including climate, installation, cost, and product performance. When selecting the right insulation for your home, it's also important to pay attention to a product's thermal performance rating, known as the R-value. Many insulation options are appropriate for do-it-yourselfers, but be sure to educate yourself on proper installation…

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.