Hey all,
I just cam across this forum trying to get some info on insulating my basement. This is my second house, and one we'll likely stay in for a long time. Looks like some good info is given here, so here's my questions:
I just ripped down the panelling and old insulation in the basement. It's soaked. It has 1x2" strapping I believe on the wall and had rigid (fibre board of some sort) insulation with a foil over top. Looks like it's been there 20 years.
At this time, there is about a .75" thick plywood subfloor put down on strapping which is attached to the cement floor - thinking of leaving it and carpeting right on it when all said and done.
Here is my question(s) - What is the best way to re-insulate the walls? I have been told to tar-paper the walls, build a wall against that with 2x4's, add fibreglass insulation (keep about 12" from the floor), put a vapor barrier, and then re-apply panelling or drywall. I have also had people say to build the wall about 1" from the wall and some say directly on the wall.
I've been told to use a plastic board insulation of some sort, then build my wall and add fibreglass insulation, with no vapor barrier.
What is the most prefferred method to not get moisture at all? Vapor barrier good or bad? Can I leave the existing ceiling? At a stand still as this is new to me, along with many other projects I'm sure to undertake.
Cheers
I just cam across this forum trying to get some info on insulating my basement. This is my second house, and one we'll likely stay in for a long time. Looks like some good info is given here, so here's my questions:
I just ripped down the panelling and old insulation in the basement. It's soaked. It has 1x2" strapping I believe on the wall and had rigid (fibre board of some sort) insulation with a foil over top. Looks like it's been there 20 years.
At this time, there is about a .75" thick plywood subfloor put down on strapping which is attached to the cement floor - thinking of leaving it and carpeting right on it when all said and done.
Here is my question(s) - What is the best way to re-insulate the walls? I have been told to tar-paper the walls, build a wall against that with 2x4's, add fibreglass insulation (keep about 12" from the floor), put a vapor barrier, and then re-apply panelling or drywall. I have also had people say to build the wall about 1" from the wall and some say directly on the wall.
I've been told to use a plastic board insulation of some sort, then build my wall and add fibreglass insulation, with no vapor barrier.
What is the most prefferred method to not get moisture at all? Vapor barrier good or bad? Can I leave the existing ceiling? At a stand still as this is new to me, along with many other projects I'm sure to undertake.
Cheers