Our Best Tips for Insulating Exterior walls during renovations - It's Essential not to add an additional vapor barrier and trap moisture inside walls. Read more here for help choosing the right type of insulation and how to fix it easily.

Learn the best way to insulate an old house from the outside improve energy efficiency and save money

I spend a lot of time studying insulation--which is one of the most important components of any green home or commercial building. I have a new favorite. Foamglas® building insulation has been made by Pittsburgh Corning for many decades and is widely used in Europe. For the past decade or two, however, it has only been actively marketed in North America for industrial applications. (It’s been listed in our GreenSpec Directory as an industrial insulation material for years.)

Cement coatings can provide an attractive cover for foam foundation insulation. But use metal or plastic reinforcing if you want the cement finish to last.

Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, explains the benefits of a modern stucco system: exterior insulation and finishing system or EIFS.

Our Best Tips for Insulating Exterior walls during renovations - It's Essential not to add an additional vapor barrier and trap moisture inside walls. Read more here for help choosing the right type of insulation and how to fix it easily.

UPDATED on July 20, 2015 What’s the best way to install foam insulation on the outside of a wall? Although GBA has published many articles and videos on the topic, we continue to receive frequent questions from readers asking how to install rigid foam sheathing on exterior walls — so it’s time to provide a primer on the topic.

A guide to selecting and installing rigid foam on walls.

Installing continuous insulation with a ventilated rainscreen for a high-performance Passive House in Illinois.

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