Now that you ve been given the go ahead it s time to choose your insulating material.
How to insulate my basement floor.
More actually but you get my drift.
If i insulate the floor in my basement i think i have two problems.
I have an almost identical installation in my home basement.
4c as an alternative to floor insulation foundation walls of unvented crawl spaces.
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.
You can read more here on subslab insulation.
Remove all furniture and storage items that are located in the basement area.
4b slab floors built directly on the ground.
Floors above cold spaces such as vented crawl spaces and unheated garages.
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.
Check out the guide to insulating basement walls link above.
Also insulate 4a any portion of the floor in a room that is cantilevered beyond the exterior wall below.
You will gain a more comfortable home environment a mold free basement and savings on your yearly energy bills.
Jerry thanks for the comment getting back to you after the holidays.
Insulating a basement floor requires a simple framework for the insulation.
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.
Step 1 clearing the basement.
Secondly i am concerned about the clearance to the ceiling because i would like to install a hanging ceiling want to be able to.
Ready set insulate.
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.