Installation of an Insulated Wall Panel

Bend galvanized or aluminum sheeting lengthwise to form a metal drip edge to go on the bottom of the wall. This drip edge helps to direct water away from the wall and helps to keep the wind from blowing underneath the insulated wall panels. Run a bead of silicone caulking along the house’s sill plate. Nail the sheeting to the sill plate with roofing nails.

Cut bug screen at least 2 inches wider than the vertical portion of Step 1’s drip edge. Nail the bug screen to the drip edge so that the excess is at the bottom.

Cut several small pieces of plywood scraps with a circular saw to use to hold the insulation in place.

Hold an insulated wall panel in place against the wall. The bottom should be resting on the drip edge with the bug screen hanging out below it. Place a small piece of plywood over the panel in a spot that has a stud behind it. This is going to temporarily hold the wall panel in place.

Attach 1-by-3-inch furring strips vertically to the outside of the insulated panel following the studs. Place a screw through the furring strip, the insulating panel and at least 1 inch into the wall stud. As you secure the bottom of the furring strip, pull the bug screen up and tuck it under the furring strip. Once you have one strip in place, remove the temporary block so you can continue nailing the panel to the studs.

Set the second insulated wall panel in place next to the first one. Secure it to the studs with screws through the scrap plywood. Continue hanging the panels on this wall.

Cover all of the joints with 3-inch all-weather tape. Cover corners with flashing nailed in place. Fill all gaps with silicone caulking. Add siding to the house, using the furring strips as the nailing base for the siding.