Kismetfarmer
Member
I am refurbishing an old shed and am looking for some input about insulating it. The shed construction is post and beam with horizontal purlins to attach the wood board and batten siding. Rather than insulate directly in the wall cavities I was considering placing Polyiso ridgid foam board on the interior of the “studs” and nailing the wall covering overtop for a number of reasons.
1. Wind driven rain water can find itself in the cavity and would ruin fiberglass batts.
2. The foam board would provide a thermal break and stop air infiltration.
3. Cost and ease of installation.
4. The new shed would see limited use and I am not too concerned about heating it.
If I install a layer of the Polyiso directly under the beadboard would I crush the foam board as I am installing?
1. Wind driven rain water can find itself in the cavity and would ruin fiberglass batts.
2. The foam board would provide a thermal break and stop air infiltration.
3. Cost and ease of installation.
4. The new shed would see limited use and I am not too concerned about heating it.
If I install a layer of the Polyiso directly under the beadboard would I crush the foam board as I am installing?
