Exterior Sheathing
Exterior insulating sheathing, also commonly referred to as continuous insulation installed over your exterior walls eliminates thermal bridging, increasing your total effective R-value. Above grade walls are a large source of heat loss in a home, with up to 33% of heating and cooling being lost through poorly insulated walls.
Plasti-Fab’s exterior insulating sheathing products are more cost effective and time effective to increase your R-value above grade by going from the outside in then from the inside out. Part of what makes our insulation great for this type of project is that it is easy to work with because it comes in both standard sizes, custom sizes. Due to its rigid insulation material properties, you can easily order it to the thickness you need for your desired R-value and cut it to the size you need. Our EPS insulation meets all building code requirements, has a long-term R-values creating an instant energy-efficient layer around your home.
Learn how to reduce your energy bills and enjoy a more comfortable home in our Installation Instructions tab where we walk you through the step by step process of installing your exterior insulating sheathing.
PIB 205 - PlastiSpan Insulation - NBC 2005 and 2010 Insulating Sheathing Requirements
PIB 206 - PlastiSpan and PlastiSpan HD Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements - 2012 OBC
PIB 232 - DuroSpan Insulation - NBC 2010 Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements
PIB 280 - PlastiSpan RN Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing - NBC 2010
PIB 281 - DuroSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing - NBC 2010
PIB 282 - PlastiSpan Insulation for Exterior Insulating Sheathing per NBC 2010
PIB 287 - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Exterior Insulating Sheathing per NBC 2010
PIB 292 - PlastiSpan ZONE ONE Exterior Insulating Sheathing per 2012 OBC
PIB 307 - PlastiSpan HD Exterior Insulating Sheathing per 2012 OBC
PIB 337 - 2012 BCBC - PlastiSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
PIB 338 - 2012 BCBC - DuroSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
PIB 356 - 2014 ABC - PlastiSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
PIB 357 - 2014 ABC - DuroSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
PIB 362 - DuroSpan GPS Insulation as Exterior Insulating Sheathing - 2012 OBC
PIB 368 - 2012 OBC - DuroSpan GPS Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements
1. Follow the Building Code
Be sure to follow the building code requirements applicable in your region.
2. Plan the Joints
Apply the insulating sheathing board over the exterior of wood framing with all vertical edges of boards butted tightly together over stud locations for adequate support. INSTALL WITH GREEN SIDE FACING OUT.
3. Use Correct Fasteners
Insulation board must be fastened to framing using fasteners with heads or washers at least 1/2" diameter where the cladding will be applied directly against the insulation. Fasteners with heads or washers at least 1" diameter must be used where an air space will exist between the insulation board and the cladding (e.g. brick cladding).
4. Install Sheathing Membrane
Sheathing membrane to be installed as per local building code requirements.
5. Install Exterior Cladding
Follow cladding manufacturer instructions and building code requirements for installation of exterior finishing materials.