# Appropriate Insulation for Exposed Soffits ### Issue Image: Use this: ![[Pasted image 20250131153320.png]] over this: ![[Pasted image 20241111154841.png| Image of PIR Silver Insulation in a basement]] ## Issue Description: - PIR insulation is specified for use throughout the building to insulate underneath soffits which are exposed to external areas or the basement. - Where the Insulation will be exposed, the supplier has recommended that PIR White insulation is used rather than PIR Silver insulation. ## Actions to Prevent this Issue: - [ ] Where insulation is required for the basement Soffit, use PIR White type insulation rather than PIR Silver Insulation. Note an equivalent ["White" insulation tape](https://www.nogapinsulation.com.au/product/kingspan-72mm-x-50m-white-aluminium-foil-tape/) is available for use when using PIR White Insulation.