Apply sealant around windows doors and trim.
Is foam board necessary siding.
For new construction use rigid boards to insulate slabs and the outside of foundation walls.
Tape measure 3 8 inch head galvanized nails hammer reciprocal saw utility knife.
The house has wrap under the siding.
For a basement remodeling project consider insulating basement walls with foam board.
Heavy siding sagging on screws through exterior foam board.
Some people use roofing nails but if a strong gust of wind gets under the siding it may not hold.
If i go with the exterior foam board i am concerned about hanging heavy hardie board siding 2 4 inches away from the studs.
Fit the rigid foam insulation snugly and seal all seams with the specialized tape.
And even though some manufacturers call it rigid foam insulation for the purpose of vinyl siding it basically has the same insulating value as a piece of plywood.
Will this cause any condensation issues.
Attach the tongue and groove insulation boards to the concrete wall with adhesive.
As a result i m looking at metal siding as an option.
The house was build in the 19970 s 2 4 walls and pink insulation between 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 windows are being removed and moved out the 2 to line up with the foam board.
Use a premade kit for this type of project.