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Avoiding insect problems with EPS and XPS – GreenBuildingAdvisor
Broncobilly_69 | Posted in General Questions on
I’m planning use either XPS or EPS (reclaimed hopefully) for exterior insulation, but I am concerned about insect intrusion. I’d love to use Mineral wool instead, but am trying to keep the budget under control.
How is everyone preventing insects from making a home out of their foam? I was thinking I could use some mineral wool around the edges in addition to screening at openings. What do you all think of this idea, and what other ideas are out there?
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Expert Member MALCOLM TAYLOR | | #1
Billy,
You may find these articles useful:
https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/coping-with-termites-and-carpenter-ants
https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/if-ants-like-rigid-foam-should-we-stop-using-it
