Insulating Floors Above Basement
Remove all furniture and storage items that are located in the basement area.
Insulating floors above basement. I have an almost identical installation in my home basement. Step 1 clearing the basement. Also insulate 4a any portion of the floor in a room that is cantilevered beyond the exterior wall below. Check out the guide to insulating basement walls link above.
Installing roll insulation in ceiling of basement which is under floors of living space my basement is heated but a smaller amount than up in living space usually 66 68 upstairs and 58 60 at the same time in basement my question is about the kraft paper facing i think it should face the basement because of any moisture in basement. 2 xps foam board against in my case board formed concrete framed up with 2 4 studs with a composite board under the bottom plate as a capillary break. The insulation should extend all the way down to the basement floor or at least to below the frost line the depth to which the ground freezes in winter. 4b slab floors built directly on the ground.
Insulating a basement floor requires a simple framework for the insulation. And now that your basement is going to be cold in the winter you ll also need to insulate any ductwork and hot water pipes that are below the ceiling weatherstrip the basement door and wrap a thick layer of fiberglass around the water heater tank. Floors above cold spaces such as vented crawl spaces and unheated garages. In other words you re in for a lot of work.
4c as an alternative to floor insulation foundation walls of unvented crawl spaces. You will gain a more comfortable home environment a mold free basement and savings on your yearly energy bills. Ceiling insulation helps stop heat from leaking into the basement from the floors above which means it makes the basement colder significantly so. If you re planning on finishing a basement or portion of your home that has a concrete floor then it may be a good idea to insulate it before installing basement flooring.
Jerry thanks for the comment getting back to you after the holidays. If you do use your basement as a living space a home theater a playroom or a guest bedroom for example the answer is no.