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Tyvek - House Wrap - Fanfold - XPS Foam Board Insulation - (Best Value)
Let’s take a minute and talk about house protection. It doesn’t matter if you have vinyl siding, steel siding, or LP smart siding, you need to consider your protective options that will serve to tighten up the home as well as improve energy efficiency.
Tyvek/House Wrap or Fanfold on the outside of your home keeps water away from the structure and walls of your home. They also serve as a breathable barrier allowing moisture vapor to escape to the outside. Although your home is protected by these types of wraps, you can make your home more energy efficient and save money on your energy bills simply by adding XPS foam board insulation to the exterior walls of the home.
Adding XPS Foam Board Insulation (R-5 or R-7.5) will come at a premium but will prove to deliver long term cost benefits. The installation cost of XPS foam board insulation added to Siding can reach 15-20% of the projects cost. This is due to the taping and sealing of your home. By using this insulation and installation method, you are preventing heat loss and eliminating drafts in your home. This in fact can improve the energy efficiency dramatically and be a huge asset to your home and to your pocketbook.
Consider adding XPS foam board insulation to your next siding remodeling project. Your home will start to pay you back in both comfort and energy bills!
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@LSpalla Месяц назад

Just came to this channel and I must say I haven’t regretted one bit, lots of good info, exactly what I was looking for

@yabetta 2 года назад

Thank you for this! I'm a 1st time home owner with an old house that needs a lot of TLC. This was so helpful!

@bobbiebrandel3152 2 года назад

Very, very interesting and informative. Learned a lot. We have a 1978 home that we have insulated up the wazoo in the attic and basement, and that leaves the outside 2x4 walls. They have "some" pink insulation in them, including the garage, but it is sorely underdone. I am seeing Tyvek used a lot on new construction, so this was an education. Thank you!

@TolaTrucking 8 месяцев назад

First time checking this channel and I'm impressed. You're a great natural salesperson .

@brandonkeith67 Год назад

This was really informative and I googled some of the pricing and figured my square footage while I listened along. Excellent data. Nice video.

@kennonhaneline9313 9 месяцев назад

13:00 minute mark; creating a perfect termite path. Awesome video.

@letsdiymyhome 8 месяцев назад

@bfjoutdoors 2 года назад

This man speaks 100% truth! Great video!

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

Thank You! I try and need to get moving on new videos

@briangc1972 2 года назад

The reason window types are different for the south is that northern homes want to magnify and trap the solar heat IN the home for passive heating and southern homes want to block the heat and keep it out of the home. Which panel of glass gets the E coating(s) determines if the heat is allowed in and trapped in or allowed out and blocked from entering. Think of it as a one way valve. Heat in or heat out.

@kermitefrog64 4 месяца назад

I recently finished putting on my roof polyiso 2" insulation. There project was more complicated. I started with roof foil. Then used 1x3 diagonally to get the benefit of the foil for radiated heat. Then I built a frame work around the roof and laid 2" of polyiso insulation on top of that and tapped it. Then I put 2x3's from the roof and made an over hang. Then I screwed down OSB . Then I over laid this with 30 lb. tar paper. On top of that I put a exposed fastener metal roof. It has made a big difference in the comfort of the home. It stays warmer in our California winter and the AC doesn't run non stop during the summer.

@brotherheed00 2 года назад

A price breakdown was great.

@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284 2 года назад

I have a problem and a serious question on how to fix it. When we built our house five years ago we did this. We did a house wrap for moisture and a 2 inch foam wrap. We put in a TON more insulation in the ceiling and also came in from underneath and hyper-insulated the floors. Cost us a lot of money for that upgrade. And it worked. Electric bill was nominal. We were perfectly comfortable. Steady and predicable. No temperature issues at all. My my husband and I both developed headaches. The animals and I were puking randomly all the time. if I left the house for a couple of hours I'd feel fantastic. Come home and I'd be sick again a few hours later. Turned out it was the air quality. Our house had such a perfect seal that we had NO fresh air coming in at all. Ever. We put in a pet door at one end of the house and a serious fan at the other to bring in some air. After years of suffering, we all got better. But our energy efficiency went to hell. We now have hot rooms and cold rooms and we're uncomfortable overall. We need to breathe. We need fresh air. I'm disabled and don't get out much at all, so this is my environment. How do we keep that seal, but still get the unpolluted, fresh air that we so desperately need to live and be healthy?

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

wow, Didn't even think about that and thank you for I should have touched on it. Now we have another video to do..lol Ok what you need is a fresh air recovery system/Heat exchanger. this will solve the issues. you can set it up many ways in my home we have it bring in fresh heated air on one end of the home and sucking out at the other end of the home. Note each room will need a intake. like this one ( amzn.to/3KPkN3D ) or ( amzn.to/3KWb9fQ ) pending several variables will determined the size that fits your needs best. I would have a HVAC rep come in and evaluate my home then pending the model and style then search on line for best reviews

@kabbak Год назад

Just fyi, Newer codes require some kind of fresh air system nowadays and a minimum amount of fresh air. (temp & moisture recovery, not just temp).

@pdavis2207 11 месяцев назад

These can tie into your existing HVAC system so you won't need extra vents throughout your house. The devices pull out stale air and inject fresh air, equalizing the temperature between the two so you aren't just loosing all the heat/cold from the air being pumped out.

@keekers 22 дня назад

In Europe, all and/or several windows are open multiple times a day for a minimum of 10 minutes at a time. I think they call it air exchanging. Hot weather or cold weather, they do this several times a day. Keeps air quality high and mold out of the house. Don't know if that will help you.

@boooosh2007 3 года назад

Hidden gem channel. Very good content. Keep it up! You will get the views.

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

Wow, thank you! will try... More to come soon... Work kicked me to 14hr days 7days a week tell med Oct. then will be back

@dionfrutos7997 Год назад

Thank you you give me confidence when talk to contractor.

@letsdiymyhome Год назад

Glad to hear that!

@mzjohnson9813 2 года назад

Thanks for all of the info! The comparison of actual prices was particularly helpful

@andrewkraskey238 Год назад

I like the no B.S. explanation and information.

@letsdiymyhome Год назад

Will be working on a up date of this soon with some other options as I start a new build.... thank you!!

@Annabee399 6 месяцев назад

Expert advice. Thank you. Im having new home siding in a few weeks due to hail damage. What should I specify to my insurance company, Sir?

@brianlee6849 Год назад

Excellent 👍. I liked and subscribed. I'm trying to educate myself as much as I can because I'm planning to build a house in the fall. I will be building in a completely different environment in Florida. From everything that I've read the sealing and airtight watertight is definitely first priority. Second priorities insulation and I'm trying to decide for my climate am I better to spend more on exterior insulation or interior insulation like closed cell foam? I think the nice thing about a lot of these products is they hit the top two priorities at the same time they seal the home and insulate the home at the same time which is perfect. I will be building a modern farmhouse concept with the vertical Hardie board I know that's just for looks but inside I want it to be as modern and economical as possible. So my question is should I focus more on exterior insulation or interior closed cell foam? And what R value would you try to achieve in a hot climate like Florida and should I double it for the ceiling versus the walls? Thank you for any info 👍

@squeekhobby4571 3 года назад

Very impressive. Good info on upgrading old homes

@matthewghardy 11 месяцев назад

This guy is the next Matt Risinger. But for us northerners.

@claireh.7605 8 месяцев назад

He is incorrect about insulated vinyl siding. It does not actually work for heat loss and it doesn’t air out like normal vinyl siding which defeats the advantage of vinyl which has venting built into its design that you defeated by adding backer insulation to it

@steveandrews8313 2 года назад

Good presentation. Question, with ply and Ty vac on already, how does the siding guys find the studs to nail to? I’m going to use Hardi.

@user-jx8jo4hz3w Год назад

Very very helpful! I'm glad I saw this. We are looking at steel/standing seem siding or rollex steel and I have been hesitant after hearing it is poorly energy efficient. If we properly insulate using OC or the last do you think the home will be pretty energy efficient? One of our bids mentioned fanfold. Do you have any suggestions for low maintenance siding, curb appeal, with also good resale potential?

@jvhoef5372 2 года назад

As you are getting into tighter sealed houses have you been looking at air exchange systems? We are looking at building a new house in the next year and as we move forward it seems as if doing one efficient thing leads to about 3 additional projects.

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

Im so sorry for not getting back to you sooner... But Yes a air exchange will be needed most states that is code now. Any one building to day should be shooting for passive 10-15% more in cost but big returns on your money. A passive home today cost 40% more then a regular home. On new construction we should look at spring 2" of closed cell spray foam followed by 6" of batt insulation. Then on the out side install 1" to 2" foam board (thermal brake). then install your windows over the foam. This is best money spent today..

@powerof9915 17 часов назад

How do you attach siding over foam board?

@roberthughes2665 Год назад

My concern is moisture trapping. How does any moisture that has migrated through the wall cavity or studs exit? I love the break in thermal bridging the sheets on the very outside provide as long as the moisture issue is resolved. Plus you must address the rodent issue along the perimeter. I've used Z flashing to seal the edges from insects and rodents when I put up sheets on the inside of my shop walls and then covered with OSB.

@SteveOOOOO Год назад

Robert, let me ask you a question first of all where is the home locate? Actually I highly recommend talking with a architect about moisture issues.... I can't give that advise due to legalities. My home cavities are sealed airtight, as for critters getting in along the seal plate/ledger.. ceiling that is critical to stopping critters and can be either taped depending on the wall sheeting or spray foam.... I am gone on vacation and I'll address this issue on an upcoming video over the next two weeks....

@roberthughes2665 Год назад

@@SteveOOOOO I'm in Kansas. Hot summers and cold winters. Not the extremes further north or south but enough variation to cause lots of problems. I'd hate to seal the inside with visqueen or paint and the outside with styro and then have any moisture trapped in the wall or studs. If no inside sealing then the outside styrofoam sealing should be ok? Right because the cavity can expell the moisture back into the inside during the dry winter months. Dew point is on the Styrofoam so the house wrap would keep it from going inside?

@MrItalianfighter1 Месяц назад

@roberthughes2665 use a fluid applied air, water barrier on the sheathing. It completely seals it up. Use r guard liquid flash top and bottom plates. This will seal the top and bottom to insure that moisture doesn't enter from those locations either. This will completely seal off the exterior sheathing so nothing should be able to get in. Then cover with the rigid foam. Then, install a rain screen to create an air gap behind the siding, so that any water or vapor that gets behind the siding can drain out.

@stanleykania7184 10 месяцев назад

Glad I found your video

@kermitefrog64 2 года назад

Hopefully I can use these techniques because our heating and cooling expenses are killing us.

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

Yes on a existing home pending were it is check the insulation in the attic get it up to R-40 minimum down South and R70 Up north, (I don't care what state code says that's a Minimum)This is cheap to do your self and very costly to have done by some one else. I have a R-70 in my attic and R-27 in the walls. My heating and cooling runs me 60.00 mo. and I live in Mpls MN. so yes I no it works before the redo it was 160-200 mo.

@hereticxxx9317 2 месяца назад

How are you dealing with the thickness around the windows? Are you shimming out the trim or installing new after that thicker insulation is installed

@MrItalianfighter1 Месяц назад

I'm trimming it out around the windows, because they're already installed. If you plan to install windows during this time, you could fir them out to the thickness of your exterior insulation, or, just trim them out like I'm doing. It all depends on if you want your windows flush to the exterior or reseast in. Mine will be in 2 inch so to give it a more dimensional look.

@wrakca6049 10 месяцев назад

As for someone asking about price .I asked 4-5 places for bulk pricing 20ys about 25 2” blue Dow board I got 425 sheets 4/8 for 23$ a SHEET ! Ask around if they can dump that much an make a profit they will .same went for the 1” board was about .10$ ea for 4/8 Did house an garage with foam

@SteveOOOOO Год назад

Than you we will be doing a update soon and will include foam spray, as for payback as of now is the same or maybe a extra yr or 2 as fuel price keeps claiming...

@dionfrutos7997 Год назад

Awesome I learned a lot you blessed me.

@NoneMechanic101 Год назад

Thank you!

@letsdiymyhome Год назад

Your Very Welcome Thank you for joining us

@amo3341 2 года назад

I wish I would have done this 12 years ago when I had new siding put on my home. Now I'm thinking of other ways I can upgrade my wall insulation.

@miguelcamargo3366 5 месяцев назад

Yeah tare it down that’s the only way! I put 2 inch xps foam board all around 😊 super warm and cool home

@chriswright9860 Месяц назад

If using fering strips and foam board, do you have to extend the eaves? Currently they are only 12 inches without the added foam board and furring strips.

@anthonylombardi3370 3 года назад

What amount of exterior insulation board is sufficient to stop the thermal bridging of the wood studs? How many inches of insulation for a zone 4 house?

@letsdiymyhome 3 года назад

Well air sealing is very important! then I would not go bellow 3/4" ridged foam pending were the home is. I install 2 layers of 3/4" staggered the seams but thats a lot of work and you will need to install fearing strips and etc. I installed new window at the same time witch made that part easier. done correctly you will not have much for utility bills. My home is 2X6 R30 sprayfoam with Tyvak taped then install the ridged foam from the footing to the soffit. taped as well. Blower door testing will be needed if your home is similar to mine. we had to remove the furnace. We now heat 2600sq ft now with Duckless A/C Heat system and 4 baseboards as a backup. Net Zero energy homes are just like any home-except better. They are regular grid-tied homes that are so air-tight, well insulated, and energy efficient that they produce as much renewable energy as they consume over the course of a year, leaving the occupants with a net zero energy bill, and a carbon-free home

@letsdiymyhome 3 года назад

just say the zone 4... if its a 2X4 constructed home with existing windows i would pop off all the window trim and add tyvek then 2 layers of 1" ridge it foam (R10) or 2 inches of rockwool has an R-value of R6.0+ then lath the wall with 1X3 to hang siding and window trim.. 2X6 constructed the same as the other post. good question thank you.

@solarroofing8072 2 года назад

@@letsdiymyhome the foam board is a moisture barrier, so why do you even need the Tyvek? under neath it?

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

@@solarroofing8072 I will say it this way lol Check with your local building officials and if they tell you not needed then don't use it. Here where I live its a requirement & I asked the same question when I had my home plans drawn up. Now I have extra protection against moisture permeation. Well that now answers that doesn't it.

@peterdesmidt8742 Год назад

Doesn't that insulation trap moisture? In a cold climate, with warm and moist air inside the house, might this not lead to mold and rot? That's why house wrap allows moisture to escape.

@drchamp1902 2 года назад

Do you recommend putting tyvek on the plywood first and then the foam board on top?

@davidzbowen24 Год назад

Tyvec recommends foam board first, then Tyveck.

@tumbleweedtumbleweed 4 месяца назад

Great videos. I think there are cheaper equivalents to the pink product?

@-8_8- Год назад

I'm in the sweaty south, and the second siding quote I took the guy looked at me like my head was on fire when I asked him about insulating underneath the siding.

@SteveOOOOO Год назад

That's great!!! Most contractors sale $$$ not product. They do the state minimum and don't care about energy efficiency not realizing done correctly can put money and comfort in ones pocket and is or could be a up sale and more $$$ in there pockets. Hope will be restarting making videos on this topic very soon 2021-22 has been a crazy yr never seen this in the 30ys as a contractor.

@Natedoc808 4 месяца назад

I built a house in Augusta and have to say I was amazed at the low quality of the work we saw when checking out jobs/builds in progress. The subs aren't required to be licensed in any way and it shows.

@keekers 22 дня назад

@@Natedoc808There is a reason why so many beautiful looking homes in Georgia are called McMansions.

@ericaleverson9430 Год назад

Writing this all down. I agree more money should be in the insulation and that is where my money will go with this new construction

@michaelpiecuch7313 2 года назад

I have a gutted house that I am remodeling. I'm putting commerical D tyvek on with 1 1/2" Owens Corning pink foam board over the house wrap. I'm gonna frame on the outside around my windows with pt 2x4's to bump it out to meet the foam board for my egress casement windows. My 2x4 wall cavity on the inside I don't want to use spray foam so would it be safe to use 1" foam board with batted insulation over that or would I be creating some kind of moisture problem? I am going with vinyl siding, should I get the siding with the insulation on the back side of it or not since I have the 1 1/2" foam board. Not sure the cost difference with the insulation vs with out it. My house is a rancher with a addition built on to it 2400 sqft and completely gutted. Thank You for the videos!!!

@mikeprater1759 2 года назад

I remodeled 2 rooms years ago , i had no installation in the walls , no sheathing on the outside ( just wood siding ) . I put 1/2 foam behind insulation to try to cut down on the cold blowing into the house . Now i am going to tear off the old wood siding , put up shealthing with house wrap and foamboard on the out side . Should i take out the 1/2 foam in the wall cavities in the rooms i remodle ? I am afraid of moisture trapped in between the osb .

@SteveOOOOO 2 года назад

Mike I have to state first you should talk to your local architect as I have done. With my house I have 1/2" rock - Vapor Barrier over R19 insulation with 1/2" OSB on the out side then house wrap and 1.5" foam with firing strips then siding.

@christinavarnum5521 Год назад

Very interesting thank you. I did have trouble understanding you at the end the music was to loud.

@brunobembi5276 3 года назад

love your passion

@letsdiymyhome 3 года назад

Thank you, we are learning but do enjoy doing the videos...

@irinarivkin Месяц назад

Would the Tyvek go on the under the XPS (pink sheet insulation) or over it just before the metal siding? Can the XPS be used adjacent to tyvek and adjacent to vertical corrugated metal panels? Thanks!

@letsdiymyhome Месяц назад

we install it under the XPS, each state has different rules if the XPS is install, taped sealed correctly then the house wrap is pointless.

@DirtyFilthyPeasant 2 года назад

I have a house in the NE(snowy winter and hot humid summers) that was built in the 70s. Best I can tell there is only blue 1/2 inch foam board and aluminum siding, no ply/osb. When I reside the house what will be my best option be? New XPS(taped) and LP smart side?

@HouseofTherapy2023 2 года назад

Thank you, I have storm damage, have 10 bids only couple show replacing the insulation board and or house wrap, bids are aprox same!!! Some included doing some did not. I have a 3100 sq feet on two floors with a finished wo basement all framed in the back. NOT ONE ROOFING CONTRACTOR MENTIONED ANY EXPLANATION OR OFFERED ME TO MAKE ANY DECISIONS ON THE TYPE OF SHINGLES DURABILITY OR THE SIDING DURABLILITY. They just want to give me the cheapest product at the highest price. SHAME ON ALL OF THEM...

@tennesseejam9788 2 года назад

I am currently planning to replace all my siding and windows on a 1960 built house. I wanted to add exterior insulation to the outside of my sheathing but based on some things I have read I am concerned about creating a scenario of vapor getting trapped, ie., with rigid insulation with taped seams. Is this not a concern and should I use just rigid insulation or both rigid and tyvek below it? Thanks.

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

I had a architect draw up my install plains witch said to install the house Wrap first then install the 2" of foam board lath it for the siding. doing that system you will want to install new windows and you window jams are going to get extended 2" but I remove heat loss around the windows... "BIG WIN" If your down south I have to recommend you get this install approved by a architect do to the weather difference. No doubt this will be a big energy savings YR around! At least for me it has been fantastic and with LP & Natural Gas going to 50% going to pay for itself real fast! Hope this was helpful SteveOOO

@tadzius5829 2 года назад

@@letsdiymyhome Respectfully, you missed the point of TennesseeJam's question... if they have an interior vapor barrier in their home then the application of the XPS foam as you're advising will, in fact, create a double barrier vapor, which is not what you want. Moreover, GPS foam superior to XPS... it has more permeability, costs much less, and is significantly more environmentally friendly.

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

@Tadziu S You are 100% Correct, Thank You for correcting this!! There is not one home the same as I stated recommend you get this install approved by a architect.... Any time one takes on a project like this if you want to get the most out of your money and seal up the house tight then get architect involved...

@mikeme9047 3 месяца назад

You the man

@vincentniedoliwka2092 2 года назад

Very helpful

@jasonbreding7905 2 года назад

Which do you do first House tyvek/ wrap and then green board

@anthonycaldi7056 2 года назад

Have you looked at the insulated Zip siding?

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

Zip siding? I think your talking the Zip System (wall Sheeting). The zip system is a fantastic system but if not installed correctly you will get "MOLD", because this is a DIY/Product knowledge channel I do not think the average DIYER should be installing that system. You must get it right the first time. no nail/screws in the field only in the wall studs then sealed air tight. We will be doing a complete home build with that system with in the yr. (Net Zero Home). You will need High End Windows as part of this system or its not worth it. If one once to go this route again fantastic! but then you must go all the way with energy efficiency.

@anthonycaldi7056 2 года назад

@@letsdiymyhome Yes, I meant to say Zip sheathing. Great Video thanks for the response!

@gregoryhungerford6712 Год назад

Good discussion, but with current prices, the return on investment then goes from 5-8 years to 10 - 16 - and it is probably worse than that. There needs to be an affordable two part spray kit- preferably polyurethane, because it is self extinguishing in case of fire. Consider this, you need your underfloor (4-6 inches), walls whatever adds up to r-20+, and attic (10 inches of blown insulation). The term “passive” probably has no return on investment when you add in an efficient air exchanger. I’m building an ICF home for my wife and I, and if I could roll back time, I would go with SIPs- sheathed with magnesium board. I easily built a 2 bedroom SIPs home for a friend but I was told ICF would be a cut above; but it has been difficult to build and expensive. I really wish I would have gone with SIPs.

@DanielinLaTuna 8 месяцев назад

I don't know that I agree. I got a thirty year conventional loan, I'm not tapping into its equity, and I'm not flipping it in five or six years..I'll be in it for the rest of the mortgage period, and longer if the river don't rise or I buy the farm. So years to return in the 10-16 range isn't a factor for me.

@DanielinLaTuna 8 месяцев назад

I have a stucco house. Will outside insulation still work for me?

@letsdiymyhome 8 месяцев назад

if your plaining on installing siding over the stucco then yes for you would need to install lath/framing all the way around the home. I no its hard work to remove it but in the long run that's the way to go for you end up with a better product and a tighter home with less work.

@wrakca6049 10 месяцев назад

Oh ya roof is called hot roof or cold roof no ice at all, except for little heat must escape through transom window above door under porch where looks nice but no r-value .

@chadrobinson4852 2 года назад

Im looking to do steel siding on my home. The current siding is the original T1-11 in very poor shape from when the home was built in the 90’s. My plan is to remove all of the T1-11, and was going to replace with sheathing plywood. If I opt to use rigid foam insulation, how would I attach the metal siding? Furring strips over the insulation? Would I then need to use any sheathing?

@chadrobinson4852 2 года назад

Also, any opinion on radiant insulation with furring strips and then metal on top?

@waxman9550 Год назад

Hello I’m currently in this process come to find out my home from the 50’s had blown installation and open holes. What do you think of 1/4 inch Owens corning then tyvek over the top? The holes are being filled and I have my contractor set up to do it this way.

@SteveOOOOO Год назад

Check with your country/city I would think if you use 1/4" fanfold and tape all seams as at lest 6" lap them house wrap would be pointless.... Fanfold or Insulation sheeting with tape will take the place of house wrap. Make It A Great Day!!!

@paulwegman9761 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to educate us, building a 50 by 100 barndo with 12 ft eave height. Asking your opinion on what to install under metal siding. would like to control condensation and heat and cold reflection. also if affordable have it structurally strong. Post frame construction in zone 4 north east TN. I found OX engineered product, need to call company for price. Conditioned attic so roof needs same.

@mezh92126 5 месяцев назад

What about water ingress? and not just insualtion.

@letsdiymyhome 5 месяцев назад

If everything is install correctly not a issue. All protrusions must be tape and sealed as well as all seams. Then we install furring strips to install the siding witch allows the water to run out the bottom if & when water gets in behind the siding. Make It A Great Day!

@claireh.7605 9 месяцев назад

Is this okay for northeast zone 5b?

@alexlindekugel8727 Год назад

what kinda tap sticks to eps unfaced foam?

@mikefahlenkamp9084 2 года назад

I have seen an R-5 Tyvek but I have personally seen where Tyvek will crack and or tear inside the wall... ain't no fix for that... a retro foam maybe... anyway not a bad video...

@mezh92126 5 месяцев назад

Also why at 26:50 do you have blasting music??

@letsdiymyhome 5 месяцев назад

im new to make them videos and yaaa I get it

@mezh92126 5 месяцев назад

@@letsdiymyhome no worries! was just difficult to hear what you were saying in that section of music. Good video!

@josephstevsns9506 2 года назад

how do you attach the foam board to your house properly?

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

We need to determined the thickness of the existing sheeting then add the thickness of the foam and add a extra 1"-1 1/4". In most cases 3 - 3 1/2" shingle/siding nail will work. Ty Make It A Great Day! Note: Make sure you hit the wall studs with the nail.

@vincentniedoliwka2092 2 года назад

@@letsdiymyhome so do u put house wrap on as well as the foam board and do u put it under the foam bord or over it ?

@chriswright9860 Месяц назад

Does the foam board cause moisture issues?

@letsdiymyhome Месяц назад

No it doesn't when you use fering strips to to attch the siding .... This will allow drainage

@letsdiymyhome Месяц назад

Will be doing an update to this later this fall

@kermitefrog64 2 года назад

I wish I could come up with a way to use batt mineral wool R-15 on my outside walls.

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

You very can but you will need to ether build out the windows/doors or Remove them to extend them out to allow for the depth of the rockwool plus the 1X4 witch is the way I would do it more work better results and that ends all the thermal issues that people don't understand. Good luck Thank you for the comments.

@ddd228 2 года назад

@@letsdiymyhome I like the foam board! I used it my heated shed.

@abumubaarak-mq4ph Год назад

Good

@kermitefrog64 2 года назад

By the way I would not use Tyvek for anything. If I was going to use a material as a water barrier I would use 30 lb. tar paper.

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

That's what makes this wonderful world we live in everyone is entitled to there option. To bad in my state you don't get to make that choice. humm is all I'm going to say about that. Thank you for your comments!!!!

@YIQUANONE 13 дней назад

I got Typar for my house, Tyvek is made way cheaper than it used to be and costs over twice as much as it did before.

@toyarj37 9 месяцев назад

Does the insulated vinyl siding give r5?

@letsdiymyhome 8 месяцев назад

Ty, not a R-5 most cases its like 2.5 max here is a good one for you to look at. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/www.norandex.com/media/2055/polar-wall-plus-2022-coc.pdf

@jasonbreding7905 2 года назад

How does siding attached to the green board

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

pending what you use for insulation board will determined the nail size, example 1/2 sheeting 1" poly insulation and with vinyl siding 1/4" play that would then be 3" nail you must hit the wall studs . hope that helps

@michaelpiecuch7313 2 года назад

Where would you buy the 1 1/2" foam board in bulk? The only place I saw it was at Home Depot and it was $42 a 4x8 sheet

@michaelpiecuch7313 2 года назад

Do you do a rainscreen with your siding?

@SteveOOOOO 2 года назад

Yes every application is different but if your not furring out the wall then rain screen is a good Idea... Will be talking about this more this fall when we start recording videos again

@keekers 22 дня назад

CANNOT HEAR WHEN THE MUSIC IS LOUD AT THE END!

@letsdiymyhome 22 дня назад

Im sorry trying to get better at the videos thank you!

@MenuFortyEight 2 года назад

what state are you in that requires tyvek?

@letsdiymyhome 2 года назад

Minnesota

@jimbob3030 2 года назад

Why do your foam prices not match what I see at home centers? It's more than double your listed prices and has been for years, is this video decades old?

@SteveOOOOO 2 года назад

This video is 1 to 1 1/2 yrs old and yes pricing has gone through the ceiling im waiting for all this craziness to settle down before finish my home

@jimbob3030 2 года назад

@@SteveOOOOO Are you sure about that? I looked at foam prices two years ago, they were about the same as today. This isn't an item that went up like wood did or gas.

@SteveOOOOO 2 года назад

@@jimbob3030 my friend I'm not going to argue argue with you you're entitled to your two cents but being I'm in the building industry I know what it is and I know where it's gone.... I'm done now ty

@jimbob3030 2 года назад

@@SteveOOOOO I didn't want an argument from you, and I'm not a pro. I'm just going off what I paid when I insulated my RV with rigid foam a couple years ago and what the prices are now that I'm looking at doing my home. Two years ago the 2" pink foam was too expensive for me to use or look at, like mid 40$ a sheet so I got the cheap white foam and it's still too expensive, still mid 40$ per sheet for the 2" pink foam. All I know is the prices at home depot etc and not bulk or contractor pricing.

@garymccallum4152 Год назад

XPS off gassing is 1500 times as bad as CO2. Use EPS or mineral wool for exterior insulation. Why were they not included in the value comparison?

@letsdiymyhome Год назад

Well for 2 reasons 1 was cost 2 its not airtight. & 3 dont care about off gas when its used on the exterior wall. Incidentally its a requirement on the exterior foundation of basement walls.... We will be going over wool in a upcoming video Have A great day...

@morninboy Год назад

@@letsdiymyhome Why do you need airtight on the exterior of a house? I always put my vapor retarder on the inside walls. EPS and Roxul are less expensive than XPS. You seem to have missed one of the points. When off gassing from XPS is 1500 times as bad as CO2, in one way it defeats the purpose of the insulation other than savings to your pocket book. We also build energy efficient homes to reduce CO2 output whether you are using gas or electricity for heating and AC. If one is insulating for environmental purposes you have defeated the purpose by using XPS. The CO2 reduction will never offset the damage that will be done over the years by the chemical off gassing Graphite polystyrene is less expensive than XPS and can be used under slabs as well as exterior foundation walls

@letsdiymyhome Год назад

@@morninboy First off its code here now Lets agree to disagree, I have no issues with it and dont care if it is 1500 times as bad as CO2 as you say for 1 you wont sale me on it, I have it on my new home 2" on the exterior now my heating and cooling went from aprox 6-7k yr to 500-600 per yr running Electric so seal that home air tight vent it correctly now how much CO2 am I saving by not running gas hummm Im closing this topic. Just like saying we need to stop using oil that is Ridiculous to think we can stop fossil fuel production for that's like gold that's what the world runs on. Yes we can cut down some but not stop it. I run diesel cars got them up to 70 mpg's hell my 1 ton truck gets 26 vs the 16 mpg's saving fuel puts less CO2 in the air. As a home builder Im big on going green and building passive homes try googling it. Im Done have a great day. Just My 2 Cents

@garymccallum4152 Год назад

@@letsdiymyhome You should heed Morningboy's observations and critique. We quit using XPS seven years ago. There are better less expensive insulations to use. I am currently living in my first net zero home with EPS under the slab, Roxul warm board exterior foundation insulation (hydraphobic and does not get wet below grade) and dense pack cellulose in the 14" walls You claim you are a green builder but do not care if XPS is 1500 times as bad as CO2 for global warming. That statement reeks of hypocrisy Try googling XPS off gassing. Also look into glass foam. Common in Europe

@letsdiymyhome Год назад

@@garymccallum4152 no doubt you made some good points here and I will look into them.... You are correct I was wrong by making that comment "I DONT CARE... Truly I do so I apologize for that statement! some times as we get older we get stuck in our ways and its comments like yours that make me think about change so thank you will take this up again soon. I need to get back to fishing things up to get back to the videos

@MysticWanderer 2 года назад

Music and sound effects need a better balance with your talking. They are too loud making it hard to tell what you are saying. Not impossible but more difficult than it should be.