Siding over foam insulation.
New window and siding installation over foam board.
But if you use.
The standard method guide follows a more traditional installation approach whereby an integral flanged window unit is installed with the flanges mounted directly over the foam sheathing meeting specifications appropriate for this application.
This detail is used with both new construction and also with renovation work.
1 4 is typical 3 4 is maximum.
Below are some of the design details along with the benefits.
Siding over rigid foam.
Since the brick mould that was removed was approximately 1 2 in width you ll have to re trim the new window with comparable trim boards.
If you are looking for insulation have an insulation crew who can blow in the insulation come and drill holes from the outside and blow in the insulation.
I am adding 1 1 2 inches of foam with a radiant barrier over my existing t 11 siding.
This foam board insulation is the rigid pink or blue panels that can be found at home centers in many different thicknesses.
In new construction it typically is installed over wood wall sheathing wrapped with rigid foam insulation and a moisture barrier.
Use tape supplied by the manufacturer of the foam board.
New construction windows will be attached with the flanges to the 1 x 6 pt.
After flashing the window area i am installing 1 x 4 furring strips on top of the foam.
Air seal and insulate a nail fin window in a wall with exterior rigid foam insulation.
Even with 3 4 we have to build out the window and door frames so they are not recessed.
In particular the foam sheathing should be minimum 15psi compressive strength rated.
It provides an r value of 4 per inch of thickness and is the cheapest type of foam board insulation.
Installing foam board insulation under vinyl siding today more than ever before homes are being built with foam board insulation installed on the outside of the sheathing and under the siding.
From there i would tape the seams install flashing over the entire top of the new window replace whatever foam board you had to remove and then put back the vinyl siding with j channel.
One new wrinkle for many builders is walls built with fiber insulation between the studs plus rigid foam insulation applied over the outside walls.
1 x 6 pt is installed around my window openings and will be flush with the furring strips.
On existing houses old vinyl or metal siding must be removed but.