Got it at the home depot here s a link rmax thermasheath 3 2 in.
Installing foam board insulation ceiling.
How to install astroboard polystyrene foam board insulation.
Leave an air gap between the roof sheathing and the board.
Press the cut insulation board to fit between the rafters or joists.
Foam blocks airflow needs no vapor barrier and has a higher r value per inch than loose fill.
It comes in standard size 4 8 sheets and smaller sizes in many different thicknesses from 1 4 inch to 2 inches.
R 13 1 polyiso rigid foam insulation board 613010 the home depot after installing and taping the r max board i managed to find blow in insulation the nice white cellulose type for 3 00 55 gallon bag.
A brief snippet of how and why i used rigid foam insulation for some areas of the tiny house.
I m using 2 foam board 2 foil faced polyiso r value is approximately r14 fastened to the bottom of the 2 6 truss chord which leaves a nice 2 1 2 air space.
Foil faced iso board can be cost effective insulation for finished attics and cathedral ceilings.
Spray foam is a very expensive option however.
Foam board insulation would be a more economical especially if you are supplying the labor see photo.
How to install astroboard polystyrene foam board insulation.
There s two ways you can go about with foam board insulation.
The brand i used was r max thermasheath.
Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great diy way to add some insulation.
Firstly you can apply it directly onto the house s concrete walls with the help of a construction adhesive that will hold it in place.
The air space will be continuous down to the soffit vents and.
In most cases however insulation will not help prevent moisture.
Secondly and this is the best way you can install a drywall to frame the wall before applying foam board insulation.
Foam board the last option that i considered and the one i m using is foil faced polyiso insulation board.
Some types of thicker foam board insulation are available but they may need to be special ordered.