Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - Insulating 100 year old stone walls in basement

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blue89turbo
12-02-04, 10:02 AM
Hi,

We recently bought a house built in 1900.

I would really like to insulate the stone walls in the basement.

What do you guys think would be the best way to insulate these walls?

I am thinking of those foam sheets, or maybe some type of spray foam.

Any tips or ideas appreciated

Thanks

J


resercon
12-02-04, 08:12 PM
http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Homeowner/Homeowner/Insulation/Prodindex/Residential/BasementWallMasonry.htm

This is an excellent product for your application. What I like about it is that it allows access to the wall if something should happen. Considering that the wall is over a hundred years old, it is safe to say that you can expect to do some pointing in the near future. Regardless if it has been done recently.