EXTERIOR INSULATION · Vancouver BC
Exterior Wall Insulation
Vancouver's climate demands insulation that performs through rain-soaked winters and sun-drenched summers. Nixon installs exterior continuous insulation that creates an unbroken thermal barrier — cutting heat transfer, lowering energy bills, and reducing the carbon footprint of your building.
Exterior insulation in Vancouver wraps the building in a continuous thermal layer outboard of the framing, so heat no longer escapes through studs and other thermal bridges. Combined with a rainscreen cavity and finished cladding, it delivers year-round energy savings and a more comfortable, durable building envelope.
Continuous Insulation, Done Right
- Rigid mineral wool and rigid foam board systems installed outboard of the sheathing for a true thermal break.
- Eliminates thermal bridging through studs — a major source of heat loss in conventional walls.
- Integrated with the air/water barrier and rainscreen cavity so insulation, drainage, and cladding work as one assembly.
- Improves comfort, reduces heating and cooling demand, and supports Step Code and energy-efficiency targets.
- Non-combustible mineral wool options available for fire-resistant exterior wall assemblies.
Why Exterior Insulation
Lower Energy Bills
A continuous thermal barrier prevents heat transfer, reducing the need for excessive heating in winter and cooling in summer — measurable savings year after year.
No Thermal Bridges
Insulating outboard of the framing stops heat from short-circuiting through studs and plates, the weak point of interior-only insulation.
Healthier Wall
Keeping the sheathing warmer reduces condensation risk inside the assembly, protecting against mould and rot in the wet BC climate.
Exterior insulation is one layer of a complete building envelope. Pair it with rainscreen systems, waterproofing, and siding & cladding for a wall that performs.
Insulate Your Exterior Walls
Get a free assessment of your wall assembly and a quote for continuous exterior insulation.