Joists / Discussions

...joists? Over or under pipes? I want to do this myself, simply, so was looking at something like bubble-roll type of insulation to staple in place. Thanks!

I'm trying to insulate Rim joists /cripple walls in basements have read about three methods using EPS & batt with slightly different orders. Plan to insulate c...

...joists are fully embedded inside the concrete slab. Hence, the floor above close to the baseboard is very cold. My plan is to fully demo the basement walls an...

...joists? Therefore, by extension, shouldn't one prefer to use XPS--for its lower permeability--versus EPS when insulating rim joists? Wouldn't that logic also tr...

...joists are embeded into the wall. How would I properly insulate my basement wall and the embeded floor joists? Right now the home has roxul insulation in the ce...

...joists 24'' o.c., height from ground to bottom of joists is 36" If you have a three-sided foundation wall with lattice work on one side and a dirt floor, the ...

...joists isn’t really necessary, but you don’t really need to remove the insulation in the joists as long as it isn’t moldy. Left in place is actually even better...

...joists at about 24" on center. I put 6 mm polythene on the ground and put fiberglass insulation between the joists. Since then I have noticed a lot of condensat...

...joists were poorly insulated and we're damp. I insulated the rim joists with R10 rigid board with spray filling the gaps and then R12 batt insulation. I then no...

...joists supported by one of the newer breathable foil membrane products stapled to the underside of the joists; I was planning on securing the membrane with firr...

...joists. This space is now wonderful to live in. However, at -40, we experience frost and freezing temperatures on the main floor in the corners of the house. ...

...joists for temp and moisture insulation. I have to say you've got us a little stumped here with the word 'bunker', and the ensuing description. So clear me up a...

...joists. Could pine boards be fitted between the joists up against the insulation or is it possible to use metal sheeting of some sort? Or would you recommend th...

...joists are cast into foundation walls which means trapped water could lead to rotting joists. My preferred option is to digout the foundation from the outside...

...joists and has 3 - vents to the outside. I am thinking of 1" foam boards on the walls, sealing the floor. There is no moisture only when I put a piece of plasti...

...joists are 2x10. Is it ok to leave a space between in the cavity if i am using batt designed for 2x6 install? Additionally being that far off the ground is it s...

I recently replaced the vapour barrier because of dry rot. Luckily no cracks in the foundation and floor joists are fine but I noticed that barrier is extremel...

I bought a home that has a dirt floor crawl space with about 24 inches from dirt to underside of floor and it gets wet which causes the floor joists and under ...