Installing insulation in basement ceiling

epeterson777 · 02-22-2009, 12:13 AM

I know this question has probably been asked 1000 times but for some reason I can't find the answer...

I am putting insulation in my joists in the basement ceiling (primarily just for sound dampening). All the lighting that I bought is rated for insulation contact so I am not worried about that. What about the heating ducts? Can I put insulation in contact with those? Any other factors that I should be aware of before I start installing this?

Thanks

TazinCR · 02-22-2009, 06:01 AM

The heat ducts pose no problems. Are you using faced or un faced?

epeterson777 · 02-22-2009, 11:37 AM

It is faced on one side, with some sort of clear layer on the other just to hold it together (for easily handling the package says).

I was going to lay the paper side down, but in the joists with the ductwork should I put it face up so the paper isn't in contact with the ducts?

02-22-2009, 12:13 AM	#1
epeterson777 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 78	Installing insulation in basement ceiling I know this question has probably been asked 1000 times but for some reason I can't find the answer... I am putting insulation in my joists in the basement ceiling (primarily just for sound dampening). All the lighting that I bought is rated for insulation contact so I am not worried about that. What about the heating ducts? Can I put insulation in contact with those? Any other factors that I should be aware of before I start installing this? Thanks

02-22-2009, 06:01 AM	#2
TazinCR Whatamess Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 423	Installing insulation in basement ceiling The heat ducts pose no problems. Are you using faced or un faced? __________________ I may go home hungry, but not tired and hungry.

02-22-2009, 11:37 AM	#3
epeterson777 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 78	Installing insulation in basement ceiling It is faced on one side, with some sort of clear layer on the other just to hold it together (for easily handling the package says). I was going to lay the paper side down, but in the joists with the ductwork should I put it face up so the paper isn't in contact with the ducts?

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