Title: Rigid Foam Board Insulation Between Studs
Headings: Rigid Foam Board Insulation Between Studs
Rigid Foam Board Insulation Between Studs
When to Install Rigid Foam Insulation Between Studs
Rigid Foam Board Insulation Basics
Rigid Foam Board Sizes
Rigid Foam Water-Resistance
Rigid Foam R-Value
Continuous Insulation Makes a Perfect Basement Wall
Preventing Thermal Bridges and Breaks
Pros and Cons: Rigid Foam Between Studs
Pros
Cons
How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation Between Studs
Measure the Project Area
Measure Individual Cavities
Mark and Cut the Rigid Foam
Install the Rigid Foam Insulation
Seal the Gaps in the Insulation

Content: As an exterior sheathing, rigid foam is installed on the outside of the house, just under the siding. The foam sheets are butted next to each other and taped to prevent air infiltration. On basement walls, continuity is important, too. With sheets tightly placed end-to-end, there is no chance of a thermal bridge. Preventing Thermal Bridges and Breaks
A thermal bridge is any avenue that unwanted temperatures, hot or cold, are given to come into your home. A thermal break can be as obvious as a crack or hole in the wall. Surprisingly, it can also be a solid material that has high thermal conductivity. Metal easily transfers cold. If you have any kind of unbroken metal that runs from the exterior to the interior, such as a pipe, you have a thermal bridge. Wood can also be a thermal bridge, though not as pronounced as metal since wood is not a good conductor of temperatures.