Blanket insulation—the most common and widely available type of insulation—comes in the form of batts or rolls. It consists of flexible fibers, most commonly fiberglass. You also can find batts and rolls made from mineral (rock and slag) wool, plastic fibers, and natural fibers, such as cotton and sheep’s wool. Batts and rolls are available [...]
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Moisture Control in Basements
To effectively insulate your basement for energy efficiency and to create a comfortable space, you need to properly control moisture in your basement. Most basement water leakage results from either bulk moisture leaks or capillary action. Bulk moisture is the flow of water through holes, cracks, and other discontinuities into the home’s basement walls. Capillary [...]
Types of Basement Insulation
Once you have determined the insulation R-value you’ll need for either adding insulation to an existing basement or new home construction, you can choose the type of insulation, including the following: * Blanket (batt and roll) insulation * Concrete block insulation (new construction) * Foam board insulation * Insulating concrete forms (new construction) * Loose-fill [...]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Basement Insulation
In most cases, a basement with insulation installed in the exterior basement walls should be considered a conditioned space. Even in a house with an unconditioned basement, the basement is more connected to other living spaces than to the outside. This connection makes basement wall insulation preferable to insulating the basement ceiling. Compared to insulating [...]
Basement Insulation
A properly insulated basement can help reduce your energy costs. However, basement walls are one of the most controversial areas of a house to insulate and seal. You need to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages, not to mention moisture control. Annual Energy Savings The energy cost savings of basement wall insulation vary depending on [...]