Over the years someone has installed alum siding over that. Taking old alum and clap board off. Walls have blown in insulation. Planning on osb sheeting over cellotex then tyvek. Do you think there is any issues so far. Fan board then vinyl siding. Or just go with the siding. In Indiana. Thanks you very much. Don — Is there any sheathing other than the cellotex on the house?
Probably the best bet is to get a local insulation company out, ask them for an opinion on any moisture issues. My cape style home in New England was built in the mid-late s. There is no insulation in any of the downstairs exterior walls. In the next few weeks I am having the old siding stripped. Then Tyvek home wrap and foam insulation then new vinyl siding.
I am also considering blown in dense-pak cellulose, as my heating bills are high. Do I need to worry about moisture getting in and not getting out? Should I do both the foam board AND the cellulose, or just one or the other. We just purchased a Mobil home that has water damage. When we opened up the inside walls there was batt type insulation, between the studs and it has no sheeting at all, no moisture wrap either.
We would like to keep the existing outside material on the home and thought we would use a moisture wrap then are we supposed to use a board type insulation and the the siding unsure which type. We live outside of Las Vegas so it very dry and hot but the temperatures will get to freezing sometimes.
We have to remove and replace all doors and windows, so would we do that before the walls, siding etc.
Very confused how to repair the siding. Thank you for your answer in advance, your post are wonderful, thank you very much. Thanks Karyn Ullyott. I have a double wide mobile home that needs new siding and windows. The bid I just got is from a company that wants to put vinyl siding with foam insulation attached to the siding on over the existing siding. Is this ok. My siding is mostly in good shape. I appreciate the help.
The windows should be fine however. Hi Todd, my house was built in Im changing the siding. Is that insulation ok? I dont have any kind of experience about construction. Thank you. I have cut and replaced some of it and also had to replace some of the studs and bottom plate due to rot. I am not thinking about just residing all areas with vinyl. Currently the home has simply studs, batting, thin tar paper and the wood siding.
I want to replace it with sheathing, then tar paper and then foam and then install the vinyl. Im in SE Texas and the humidity id crazy. Well this order work well for my home? Home is in New England.
In speaking with manufacturers of the rigid foam R-Max specifically they have said that House Wrap is not required as long as you seal the seams well. I know you mentioned that house wrap under the foam is the recommended order of operation but based on what I have found, it sounds redundant. What are your thoughts?! It really depends on the manufacturers specifications. The upper part of the cabin has standard batting and no form of exterior insulation under the siding.
The lower level has 2 in of XPS rigid foam insulation on the interior walls. We will be residing the cabin this summer and are wondering if adding 1 inch of XPS rigid insulation on the exterior walls and walk out will cause any moisture issues. The house has wrap under the siding. Will this cause any condensation issues. The house is in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
I would truly appreciate help. The fellow whom I ask to do the job told me there is no such. But, I learned better through internet. So, shipping would be very costly. Anyone have some help and possible suggestions? Hi Todd, I have a yr old house. The clapboards need to be replaced. I would like to switch to vinyl siding. Does that sound right?. Also, would I want a foam board or perhaps buy insulated siding.. I took all my siding off put up a tyvek vapor barrier. I plan on putting up 2in foam and then another layer of tyvek.
The house was built in the s. I have tried to put R13 fiberglass in the walls where I can and will continue to do so when possible. What are your thoughts? The layer against the house is sufficient. I have a beach cottage that now has aluminum siding. I want to shingle the front with vinyl shakes. I would also like to winterize the cottage at some point. Is it worth putting on shakes before insulation?
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October 1, at am. Dennis says:. March 2, at pm. March 3, at am. Don says:. Installing foam board insulation under the siding of your house brings with it a host of benefits. It indicates how well the insulation material can resist heat flow and is typically established for the materials used. Foam, for example, has a higher R-value than some popular insulation materials such as plywood or fiberglass batts.
You can see why learning how to install foam board insulation under siding is a great idea. The process for how to install foam board insulation under siding is quite simple and straightforward. All you have to do is accurately measure the walls in your home, set the panels, secure them with nails, and seal any seams that can be found between the panels.
It should be noted that such large-scale projects are best undertaken by professional contractors who know exactly what they are doing and will be careful not to tamper with all the wiring and piping hidden within your walls. Here are some tips on doing that if you are determined to make this a DIY project. Much like every other building project, you need to make sure that you have all the necessary materials ready before you get started. Not only will that give you an inkling of the scope of work involved, but it will also help streamline the entire process making it more efficient.
Here is what you will need when installing foam board in siding:. You need to take accurate measurements of your walls from top to bottom. Whichever measurement you go for, make sure that it covers the entire wall from the roofline to the base of the wall. When setting the panels on the walls, go systematically by beginning at the end of the house. You should make sure that the panels cover the entire wall.
This means strategically making cuts into the panels to allow for spaces such as windows and any protrusion on your walls. In addition, flat foam insulations can help level out inconsistencies in the wall for a more perfect siding appearance. You can learn more about these insulation types here. Another option for adding insulation to the walls of a home is to use insulated vinyl siding. Similar to blown in insulation, insulated vinyl siding provides r-value for improved energy efficiency.
And just like flat insulating sheathings and fanfolds, insulated siding also levels the wall for a better looking siding job. But insulated vinyl siding has one unique feature: contoured insulation that is permanently adhered to vinyl siding. The foam backer also acts as a shock absorber for the siding, significantly improving impact resistance and protecting it from impact damage from things like hail, baseballs, and rocks thrown from the lawnmower.
Learn more about insulated vinyl siding and it it's right for you. Blown in, flat foam insulation, and insulated vinyl siding are all popular ways to improve energy efficiency.
Posted on March 1, within Uncategorized. How Does Insulation Work? Blown-In Insulation When new siding is installed, the old siding can be left in place, or torn off before the new siding is installed.
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