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Old 07-18-2009, 12:14 PM   #1
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Insulation Of Crawl Space Walls

I have an addtion with poured concrete walls for the crawl space. What is the best way to keep xps against the walls for longevity. I am putting these on the inside.

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Old 07-18-2009, 12:22 PM   #2
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what sort of trade is exteriors exactly?
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Old 07-18-2009, 12:34 PM   #3
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WTF is xps anyway? extruded poly styrene?
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Foam should be covered in that application. They make glue just for the foam that does not melt it
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