Cellar Floor Insulation

Cellar and basement insulation our range of high performance rigid extruded polystyrene insulation boards are suitable for the walls and floors of cellars and basement with a high compressive stress and resistant to ground moisture penetration.

Cellar floor insulation.

Insulating the basement floor starts with laying a vapor barrier which is a sheet of 6 millimeter polyethylene designed to keep moisture at bay. Some concrete insulation panels are made with a vapor barrier already attached which makes a diy job easier. Better insulate a crawlspace by checking vented floor joists and perimeter walls. For unfinished basement ceilings in north america an r value of 12 or higher is recommended.

Basement 35 ceiling insulation 58 crawlspace 31 exterior sheathing 1 exterior wall foundation 1 floor 84 garage 4 re siding 1 under slab 1. Check the rim joists in an unfinished basement. View the owens corning 2x6 wall floor insulation 605 00 pallet 605 00 pallet standard delivery. Add attic insulation if your existing insulation is less than 19 inches deep.

In addition to the insulation itself you may need to install a fire rated covering and or a vapor barrier. Adding concrete floor insulation and finishing off the basement will also create added living space which will increase the value of your home. Compare the depth with an r value map and chart to determine how much insulation should be installed.