Interior Rigid Foam Insulation

When insulating interior basement walls in a finished basement use our styrofoam brand insulation.

Interior rigid foam insulation.

Keep in mind that any interior rigid insulating panel must be covered by a barrier. 0 56 in x 4 ft x 8 ft. 0 56 in x 4 ft x 8 ft 1 unfaced polystyrene foam board insulation item 511270 model 100000050497. R 5 scored square edge rigid foam board insulation sheathing model 20we view the owens corning exterior insulation.

Creates a finished appearance. Follow with a 2x4 frame wall and insulate it with batt insulation. In installing the rigid foam insulation on an interior wall inspect the walls beforehand. Most packs of rigid foam feature a higher r value per inch than cellulose fiberglass or cotton.

Styrofoam brand insulation is a rigid insulation that can be placed directly on walls framing and drywall. Rigid foam insulation tends to have a low to moderate r value per dollar compared to fiberglass. It is denser than eps and provides more r value with a rating of 5 per inch of thickness. This foam board insulation is available with straight or tongue and groove edges to help limit air movement.

A common choice is drywall. The panels provide a continuous energy efficient surface. Insulated foam sheets are also used as an insulated sheathing underlayment for exterior siding. Per square foot of r value rigid foam board insulation costs about twice as much as fiberglass.

A 1 1 2 inch thick sheet of rigid foam insulation has a r value of 7 5. Rigid foam insulation creates a solid barrier between the inside and outside of your house acting as an obstacle in the way of heat and cold transfer. This foam board insulation is the rigid pink or blue panels that can be found at home centers in many different thicknesses. However not all rigid foam insulation packs are created equal.

It s thin effective has a great r value and acts as a vapor barrier. Interior insulation with rigid foam. Owens corning foamular 150 1 in. Rigid foam r value.

Kingspan insulation r 3 common. Check for any moisture problem on the interior walls and apply a waterproof paint on the affected area to resolve this. With the time and space saved it s worth its weight in well rigid foam.