4c as an alternative to floor insulation foundation walls of unvented crawl spaces.
Insulating floors above basement.
Remove all furniture and storage items that are located in the basement area.
If you live in a cold climate then you re no stranger to cold concrete floors in the winter.
4b slab floors built directly on the ground.
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.
When insulating basement walls don t forget the band joist the piece of wood at the top of the wall that extends around the perimeter and encloses the ends of the floor joists.
Jerry thanks for the comment getting back to you after the holidays.
Ceiling insulation helps stop heat from leaking into the basement from the floors above which means it makes the basement colder significantly so.
Also insulate 4a any portion of the floor in a room that is cantilevered beyond the exterior wall below.
If you re planning on finishing a basement or portion of your home that has a concrete floor then it may be a good idea to insulate it before installing basement flooring.
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.
Insulating a basement floor requires a simple framework for the insulation.
In other words you re in for a lot of work.
Step 1 clearing the basement.
The insulation should extend all the way down to the basement floor or at least to below the frost line the depth to which the ground freezes in winter.
If you plan to use your basement as a haven for humans your.
Floors above cold spaces such as vented crawl spaces and unheated garages.
You will gain a more comfortable home environment a mold free basement and savings on your yearly energy bills.
If you do use your basement as a living space a home theater a playroom or a guest bedroom for example the answer is no.