Shed Studs

[Luton Pete]

I am looking to insulate with Foam Xtratherm and MDF panels but I want to leave part of the studs in the shed revealed as i like the look of them, is this okay or will the cold seep through the studs into the room or heat go other way?

 

[big-all]

much easier to Finnish flat and add fake strips as easier to change
otherwise you need a batten either edge to fix to
avoid mdf use osb or ply

 

[Luton Pete]

Thanks Big - all .
I think you are right, only issue is the foam board i bought already is only 25m so there will be big gap between it and the osb, I bought the thinner option to allow me to do my initial plan.
Pete

 

[big-all]

you need outside cladding 'breathable membrane' airgap 16-25mm 'insulation then internal cladding

 

[Luton Pete]

So the shed wall, a 20 mm gap, then the xtratherm 25mm foil backed foam, then the osb , Can there be a gap between the xtratherm and the osb?

 

[big-all]

just put a bigger gap at the outside, a gap inside may attract moisture
usually the outside gap is a compromise, too small will restrict airflow to big you loose insulation value

 

[Luton Pete]

Thanks a million, or maybe i should replace the 25mm foam boards for thicker ones.