Questions tagged [xps]
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Are there any problems with installing XPS insulation over framed walls with batts to the interior?
Location: Western New York
Project: Insulating Attached Garage
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2x4 walls with no insulation
garage attached to house via one wall
double garage doors
living space above garage
I am looking to insulate the garage but want more than ~R14 in…
EmoInTheCreek
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XPS foam as a window frame
It's for a greenhouse. The frame is going to be metal, the transparent parts glass, but metal conducts heat too well and the L shape of the metal doesn't lend itself well to attaching to the glass, also has potential rust problems in the high…
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What type of fasteners are used for fanfold XPS foam insulation?
I'm trying to figure out what type of staples are pros using for fastening fanfold XPS insulation? Most of the specs mention staples, but not the type, length or what sort of stapler. Fanfold XPS is usually only 1/4" or 3/8" thick.
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1” XPS 3/4” plywood basement subfloor Wisconsin
I’m making a subfloor for my basement in Wisconsin.
The house was built in 2017, and would have had to pass all code requirements and inspections.
The basement has no moisture issues, and is always dry.
Is using 1” XPS, taped at joints and sealed at…
MattyJ
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