Homeowner checklist

Planning a continuous exterior insulation retrofit

Use these steps to plan, check and keep a record of your next actions.

• Have the existing wall layers verified before choosing exterior insulation.
• Request opening and edge details connecting insulation, air sealing and drainage.
• Ask what thermal bridges and drying limits remain after the work.
• Confirm responsibility for cladding attachments and concealed inspections.
• Keep the drawings, progress photos and ventilation verification with the home records.

Notes & questions to follow up