How To Insulate My Basement Floor

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How to insulate my basement floor.

Whether or not you insulate under the basement slab a sub slab vapor barrier is a good idea. Secondly i am concerned about the clearance to the ceiling because i would like to install a hanging ceiling want to be able to. The first which may be a non issue but to add insulboard then sleeper then flooring will case the last step of the stairs to be a weird height. If i insulate the floor in my basement i think i have two problems.

A quick google search for basement ceiling insulation reveals as many opinions on the best type of insulation for the project as there are aisles in home depot. You will gain a more comfortable home environment a mold free basement and savings on your yearly energy bills. 2 xps foam board against in my case board formed concrete framed up with 2 4 studs with a composite board under the bottom plate as a capillary break. Also insulate 4a any portion of the floor in a room that is cantilevered beyond the exterior wall below.

Check out the guide to insulating basement walls link above. Remove all furniture and storage items that are located in the basement area. Insulating a basement floor requires a simple framework for the insulation. You can read more here on subslab insulation.

When insulating concrete basement walls a good idea because concrete basement walls are often cold use rigid foam board insulation if the insulation will come into direct contact with the. 4b slab floors built directly on the ground. However insulation under the basement slab will help reduce condensation on the basement floor in warm weather reducing musty odors and damage to floor finishes. I have an almost identical installation in my home basement.

More actually but you get my drift. Installing roll insulation in ceiling of basement which is under floors of living space my basement is heated but a smaller amount than up in living space usually 66 68 upstairs and 58 60 at the same time in basement my question is about the kraft paper facing i think it should face the basement because of any moisture in basement. Jerry thanks for the comment getting back to you after the holidays. 4c as an alternative to floor insulation foundation walls of unvented crawl spaces.