View all · using a 16-inch frame in the center · using a 16-inch frame in the center. Rigid foam sheets are best for DIYers who insulate basements before framing walls. Rigid foam also works well when concrete or block walls are smooth and flat. Rigid foam insulation is easy to use.
In addition to marking, it can be cut with an ordinary wood saw. Rigid plastic plate insulation generally has a higher RSI value per millimeter than block insulation and requires less basement space and a thinner support structure. They must be insulated between the beams in the same way as the low spaces, with the vapor barrier placed above the insulation (always on the warm side) rather than below. If the insulation is brought only to the head area or to a lower part, seal with air and insulate the head area from the inside.
It is recommended to insulate walls to avoid having to insulate and protect all plumbing pipes and heating distribution systems. In this case, the wooden frame part is isolated between the uprights and the concrete part is insulated inside (assuming there are no moisture problems). For most homeowners, especially those who do it themselves, the most cost-effective way to insulate their basement is to add insulation to the interior. If the joist space is already covered, consider blowing the floor space with dense fiber insulation so that there is no air gap between the insulation and the upper floor.
In winter, water vapor passed through the insulation and condensed against the cold concrete wall, moistening the insulation. A gasket cover must be placed to prevent water from entering behind the insulation and a protective cover must be installed on the exposed parts of the insulation. This method involves gluing a rigid insulating plate to the foundation wall and then covering it with a frame wall that incorporates slatted insulation. Basement walls must be insulated with non-water-sensitive insulation that prevents indoor air from coming into contact with cold basement surfaces, concrete structural elements and the frame of the flange beams.
But before you start insulating the basement ceiling tiles, keep in mind that doing so will create a thermal barrier between the house's heating and the basement, making the basement cooler without additional heating. Common types of insulation used as interior basement insulation include slats or blankets, loose fiberglass filler, polyurethane spray, and rigid plastic boards. Insulation that is normally used above ground level (i.e., on upper floors) should not be used to insulate basements. Figure 6-11 Overlapping foundation insulation in places where insulation cannot be placed outside.
If it is not possible to extend the insulation of the outer base to cover the entire area of the head joist, the space must be isolated and sealed from the inside.
