How do I insulatetheoutside of my house??

Frank
by Frank

What is the most effective method of insulating my house from the exterior? What products are the best? What thickness or "R" value insulation is recommended? And can the average handyman do the job alone? Thanks. Frank

  3 answers
  • William William on Jul 29, 2018

    What is on the outside of the house right now? Insulation usually goes in the walls.

  • Frank Frank on Jul 29, 2018

    Some kind of cement board. Will require cement nails to secure anything on the outside of the house. The roof was previously replaced and new windows installed (thicker to accommodate insulation and siding). Currently there is no siding on the house, just stucco and weather wrap. Would like to install CanExel. Current insulation is negligible. Hydro bills are impossible to keep up with.

  • Sharon Sharon on Jul 29, 2018

    My house was insulated by the exterior siding being removed and rigid foam insulation was added, and then wrapped. Depending on your climate would decide the thickness to pick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHj8Qxp3Bfk

    The other alternative is to cut holes in the siding and blow-in insulation. Home Depot will give you the machine to blow it in if you buy 20 bags. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EIXb9SSHqA