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biggmojo
05-26-02, 07:52 AM
What is the standard for installing fiberglass insulation in finished basements?
Is there an online guide that will show me the correct installation techniques that will help me pass a local inspection?
Thanks
Is there an online guide that will show me the correct installation techniques that will help me pass a local inspection?
Thanks
twelvepole
05-27-02, 08:58 AM
For general insulation info:
http://www.resercon.com/Insulation.html
For installation tips of fiberglass insulation with photos:
http://www.insidespaces.com/howtopages/insulation/insulation.shtml
Facts about fiberglass:
http://abrannen.home.mindspring.com/alag/fbrglass.htm
Rigid foam insulation has become popular in basements due to its water resistance.
"Extruded polystyrene: R-5.0 per inch: Extruded polystyrene is made by four manufacturers in the United States, each of which uses a distinctive color: blue, pink, green and yellow. From the user's standpoint, all four are basically the same. Extruded polystyrene is very resistant to water penetration and is a good material for insulating foundations below grade.
Expanded molded bead polystyrene: R-3.5 to R-4.5 per inch:
Sometimes referred to as "beadboard", expanded polystyrene insulation is very similar to the material used to make common coffee cups -- both are made of tiny beads fused together. The R-value varies with density. Expanded polystyrene is resistant to water penetration and is suitable for below grade use except in very wet sites." Insulation Materials Selection & Installation. The Virginia Energy Saver's Handbook. Retrieved 27 May 2002. http://www.mme.state.va.us/de/energybook/hbchap3.html
Check with local codes regarding type of insulation and R-value required. Go to http://doityourself.com/basement/insbasepreprep.htm to view a list of the most common mistakes.
http://www.resercon.com/Insulation.html
For installation tips of fiberglass insulation with photos:
http://www.insidespaces.com/howtopages/insulation/insulation.shtml
Facts about fiberglass:
http://abrannen.home.mindspring.com/alag/fbrglass.htm
Rigid foam insulation has become popular in basements due to its water resistance.
"Extruded polystyrene: R-5.0 per inch: Extruded polystyrene is made by four manufacturers in the United States, each of which uses a distinctive color: blue, pink, green and yellow. From the user's standpoint, all four are basically the same. Extruded polystyrene is very resistant to water penetration and is a good material for insulating foundations below grade.
Expanded molded bead polystyrene: R-3.5 to R-4.5 per inch:
Sometimes referred to as "beadboard", expanded polystyrene insulation is very similar to the material used to make common coffee cups -- both are made of tiny beads fused together. The R-value varies with density. Expanded polystyrene is resistant to water penetration and is suitable for below grade use except in very wet sites." Insulation Materials Selection & Installation. The Virginia Energy Saver's Handbook. Retrieved 27 May 2002. http://www.mme.state.va.us/de/energybook/hbchap3.html
Check with local codes regarding type of insulation and R-value required. Go to http://doityourself.com/basement/insbasepreprep.htm to view a list of the most common mistakes.