Can I Use Foam Board Insulation With Batt Insulation?
Can I Use Foam Board Insulation With Batt Insulation? Yes, foam board insulation is an excellent complement to batt insulation. Foam board insulation can add insulation and eliminate thermal bridging when used in wall and ceiling assemblies insulated with batts. It can potentially replace the vapor barrier and house wrap as well. Here are four […]
How-To Save These 8 Construction Steps When Building With Foam Board Insulation
Highly insulated building envelope assemblies can be complex, involve a number of layers and often take a while to construct. Of course, Halo foam board insulation products add thermal performance, but did you know that building with Halo can also help you build quicker and more efficiently? In this post, we will discuss the Halo’s […]
What’s the Best Sustainable Interior Insulation for Foundation Walls?
Halo’s Interra Plus panels are more than just a “green choice” Sustainable construction is no longer a trend. As more and more jurisdictions plan for a carbon-neutral future, building codes are evolving to reflect this new reality. In this post, we’ll look at Halo’s Interra Plus – a low-carbon rigid insulation product that’s becoming the go-to choice […]
Insulating Your Home With Less Embodied Carbon!
Introducing a building material that integrates top-notch thermal performance with a low embodied carbon content – Neopor Graphite Polystyrene (GPS). GPS is the foam core in Halo products. It comes with superior sustainability attributes and without added costs. The Embodied Carbon Perspective Embodied carbon is discharged during the production, shipment and installation of building products. […]
Transitioning from XPS to Halo Insulation Products – It’s Easier Than You Think
Halo® rigid foam insulation board is perfectly designed for specific applications. From below grade to above ground, interior to exterior, Halo® covers it all. All Halo® products offer their own unique strengths that outperform typical insulation products while being mindful of your building costs. So the next question is, how easy is it to switch […]
Graphite Polystyrene (GPS): The Highest R-Value Without the Risk of Deterioration
In this blog post, we’ll discuss how the insulation value of extruded polystyrene (XPS) rigid insulation actually decreases over time and how building codes in Canada now mandate that manufacturers of these insulation products must state this is the case. You will also learn how Halo’s Graphite Polystyrene (GPS) core provides greater long term […]
How to Insulate a Basement With Rigid Insulation
How do you insulate a basement with rigid insulation? And what are the steps for insulating basement walls with foam board? Although not as traditional as fiberglass, cotton or cellulose insulation, rigid insulation is a much more effective alternative for basement insulation as it offers continuous insulation, no moisture absorption (read: mold growth), greater R-value […]
What Installers Are Saying About Exterra® as a Water-Resistive Barrier
Halo® Exterra®, a foam board insulation for above-grade exterior insulation applications is also designed to be a water-resistive barrier (which means that no building paper needs to be used). How is this possible and what do installers have to say about it? This blog post will show you exactly how Halo® Exterra® was constructed to […]
How to Reduce Costs on the Job Site with Subterra® Plus
How can you reduce construction costs on the job site? GCs and trades want to keep expenses low so that margins — and profitability — remain high. Developers and homeowners, too, want to keep their costs low (while still getting a high-quality product). So, what’s the solution? To this end, material choice is a highly […]
GPS vs XPS — Air & Vapor Permeance
When it comes to foam board insulation products, there are a few different options on the market. However, as you may have noticed in your own research, not are all created equal. Some foam board insulation products have distinct advantages in performance, environmental impact and cost. Perhaps you’re already aware of your options but need […]
