How Do You Install Styrofoam Over Fiberglass Insulation?
Insulating a house can be done by installing a combination of fiberglass as well as Styrofoam insulation. Normally, the fiberglass insulation is used between the studs of a house’s exterior walls and is installed from the inside. The Styrofoam insulation is usually installed and attached to the exterior walls of a house. The combination of these two types of insulation can result in the Styrofoam insulation being installed over the fiberglass insulation. The installation can be done by following a few steps to attach the Styrofoam. Use a tape measure to find the dimensions of the area that needs to be covered with the Styrofoam insulation. Measure the height from top to bottom and the width form side to side. Purchase sheets of Styrofoam insulation from a home improvement store such as Lowes or Home Depot. Use the measurements taken of the total area to determine how many sheets to purchase. Install single sheets first as these will not need to be cut to fit. Place a sheet directly ove