I ve written several articles on insulating basement walls and evolved some of my methods over time.
Insulating poured concrete basement walls.
When a foundation is poured its footing a wide flat base made from concrete and reinforced steel designed.
I am about to put in the insulation and my contractor has recommended pink fibreglass batts between the studs leaving an air gap between the pink and the vapour barrier on the concrete.
Basement walls made out of concrete stone concrete bloc and other masonry foundation materials have very minimal insulating properties and cause approximately 20 of heat loss in a home.
Poured concrete walls are 8 10 inches thick and available with surface patterns like brick which provides a finished appearance.
Basements provide for a very challenging insulation problem.
That is why insulating your basements walls is necessary especially when you live in areas that have very cold climate.
Advantages of poured concrete foundation.
There is a 5 inch gap to the wooden studs.
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.
Another area where cracks are commonly found is at the bottom of the basement walls.
Basements are a challenge because of high moisture levels and cooler temperatures.
Best methods for insulating basement walls.
I have framed my basement walls vapour barrier is installed against the poured concrete basement wall.
The last step is to pour concrete into the forms.
To ensure there s no dampness seeping through the walls conduct a simple test using plastic sheeting and duct tape.
The most important concern to address before insulating your basement is moisture.
Tape a small piece of plastic sheeting to a bare concrete wall with an impermeable duct tape border and wait 48 hours.
Poured concrete foundations provide a high level of strength and durability and can last for decades.