Top 5 Reasons for Choosing Halo vs. Other Foam Board Insulation
Check out the top 5 advantages Halo’s foam board offers compared to other types of rigid insulation, such as XPS, Polyiso, and even EPS.
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01, 2022
5 Tips for Installing Foam Board Insulation in a Very Cold Climate
Construction can’t always wait for a warmer day. If you’re building in the middle of a North American winter, check out these 5 steps to protect Halo’s rigid insulation products from cold-related damage
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12, 2021
How Exactly is Halo Exterra “Breathable”?
To take advantage of Exterra’s breathability, you’ll need that poly vapor barrier on the warm side to block vapor and moisture from traveling inside the building. Learn more about this code requirement here.
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12, 2021
What’s The Best Way to Apply House Wrap to Halo’s Exterra?
Exterra provides an effective air control layer by default, so technically speaking, you don’t need any additional house wrap. So, regardless of the method you go with, you’ll have that integral air barrier in your wall.
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11, 2021
Foam Board Insulation vs. Spray Foam Insulation: Which One Is the Best For Your Project?
Interra is a far better bet if you’re looking for overall quality, performance, and stable R-Values. Spray foam, on the other hand, works well if you want to save time on installation, but it can be more costly overall.
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11, 2021
Better Homes Program: CleanBC’s Incentive For Building Energy-Efficient Homes
Explore the Better Homes Program from
CleanBC and the program’s Energy Step Code pathway. Read the full article for the list of rebates your project may qualify for and outlines of the eligibility criteria.
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How Long Can Halo Products Be Exposed?
Do you worry about exposing foam board insulation to the outdoors? Or leaving it uncovered inside a home? Read more to explore the perils of exterior and interior exposure, and how you can get the most of your foam board insulation.
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11, 2021
Renovations With Halo Interra: Insulating Tricky Surfaces & Beefing Up Your Walls
Insulating with Halo’s Interra eliminates the need for a separate vapor barrier (as long as you tape the edges), and also gives you a much better wall (or roof); the layer of continuous insulation adds critical R-Value to the assembly AND creates an effective thermal break. Read more to see how!
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10, 2021
Here’s What Net-Zero-Ready Above-Grade Walls for Cold Climates May Look Like
By about 2030, most provinces should be hitting Tier 5 — Net-Zero Ready. See how using Logix Brands products can get your closer to Tier 5, with passive energy generation systems and high-performance envelopes to meet their energy demands!
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Is Halo Exterra Structural?
Halo Exterra is not structural – it does not contribute structural strength to a home or building. However, despite not being structural, Halo Exterra can replace OSB sheathing if structural bracing is provided at the corners and certain sections of the wall to provide the needed resistance to wind and seismic loads.