Where Should Halo Interra Be Installed When Insulating a Roof?
Where Should Halo Interra Be Installed When Insulating a Roof? Halo Interra should be installed on the underside of the ceiling joists when insulating a roof. Such placement is ideal because fastening the Interra panels to the joists’ underside is the simplest way to insulate a roof. In contrast, installing the foam boards on top […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
