Is Halo Insulation an Air Barrier?

Is Halo Insulation an Air Barrier? Halo Interra Series Can Function as an Air Barrier, While Halo Exterra Cannot. An air barrier is a component of the building envelope system that blocks air movement between a conditioned and an unconditioned space. As its primary goal is to stop drafts and leaks, an air barrier must […]

Can Foam Board Insulation Be Used Between Studs Instead of Batt Insulation?

Can Foam Board Insulation Be Used Between Studs Instead of Batt Insulation? This application is not typically recommended for the following reasons: Rigid foam board pieces are difficult to fit snugly between studs so you would have to spray foam to fill any gaps. Unlike loose-fill or batt, foam board insulation can’t easily be cut […]

What Is the Difference Between Halo Exterra and Zip Sheathing?

What is the difference between Halo Exterra and ZIP Sheathing? Halo Exterra are rigid foam board insulation panels that feature a graphite polystyrene (GPS) foam core that is laminated on both sides with a layer of perforated polypropylene film. Halo Exterra panels marry a water-resistive barrier (WRB) to continuous exterior insulation, eliminating thermal bridging as […]

Can I Leave Foam Board Insulation Exposed on Walls?

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 3 common rigid insulation products perform in this regard.

How Do You Protect Foam Board Insulation From Termites and Ants?

HOW DO YOU PROTECT FOAM BOARD INSULATION FROM TERMITES AND ANTS? For above-grade applications, it is best to protect Halo Exterra foam board insulation from termites and ants by using bug screens. For Below grade applications, Halo Subterra foam board can be purchased from participating plants with a termite-resistant additive. Termite Area Map Exterra is the Halo foam […]

Will Two Layers of Exterra Still Be Permeable?

Halo Rigid Exterior Foam Board

WILL 2 LAYERS OF EXTERRA STILL BE PERMEABLE? No. Two layers of Exterra will not meet the minimum requirement of being “permeable”, which is 60 ng/Pa-s-m2, or 1 perm. A single layer of Exterra maintains it’s breathability up to a maximum thickness of 2” (71 ng/Pa-s-m2 or 1.2 perms at 2”). Exterra panels are laminated […]

How Halo Helps You Build Healthy, Comfortable Homes

Advanced Graphite Insulation System For More Comfortable Homes

Learn how Halo helps optimize a home’s envelope through proper moisture control, airtightness, an effective barrier to radon, and low-VOC building materials. This Advanced Graphite Insulation System is a spectacular product for building healthy, comfortable environments.

The 3 Surprising Ways Halo Exterra Adds Thermal Performance and Reduces Energy Loss

Halo Exterra Large Installation Framing

Here are the three separate ways Halo Exterra foam board insulation works to reduce energy loss. You might be surprised by what you learn.   1. Exterra Provides a Long-Lasting R-Value That’s Actually Higher Than XPS Over Time   Halo Exterra’s graphite polystyrene (GPS) foam core has a unique feature – the graphite particles that […]

Here’s What You Need to Know About Foam Board Insulation

Halo Interra and Subterra in Basement

Unless you’re a construction pro, you may be forgiven for thinking that all insulation products are made equal. They’re not.  In this post, we discuss the many uses and benefits of foam board insulation: a strikingly handy, high-performance product. Read on to find out more!    What Is Foam Board Insulation?   Also known as […]

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