The house was build in the 19970 s 2 4 walls and pink insulation between the studs.
Is foam board necessary siding.
Apply sealant around windows doors and trim.
For a basement remodeling project consider insulating basement walls with foam board.
I am having the siding removed from our house and 2 foam board but under the siding.
Will this cause any condensation issues.
If i go with the exterior foam board i am concerned about hanging heavy hardie board siding 2 4 inches away from the studs.
To secure the foam use two inch cap nails.
In reality rigid foam board which sometimes comes in fanfold usually only has an insulating factor of r 1 and does not add any appreciable insulation effect to your home.
The nails have a plastic cap that keeps them from damaging the foam.
For new construction use rigid boards to insulate slabs and the outside of foundation walls.
Use nails long enough to penetrate the siding and foam board into the framing.
Tape measure 3 8 inch head galvanized nails hammer reciprocal saw utility knife.
Use a premade kit for this type of project.
Fit the rigid foam insulation snugly and seal all seams with the specialized tape.
The house has wrap under the siding.
Attach the tongue and groove insulation boards to the concrete wall with adhesive.
Some people use roofing nails but if a strong gust of wind gets under the siding it may not hold.
As a result i m looking at metal siding as an option.