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Should I put foam boards right against my basement wall or leave an air gap?

...insulation, in fact it can cause big problems. You’re best to put it right against the wall. See more here on this page –  Why are Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes If you leave an air gap then you’re at significant risk of there being an air convection behind the insulation which could increase ...

Posted by Elijah Hargett Jan. 9, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 4 responses

Which is the best foam board insulation to put against poured concrete basement walls?

...insulation aspect of finishing our basement correct, but I'm still not sure. The two different kinds of foam boards I've been looking at are, Kingspan Insulation R-10 2in*4ft*8ft unfaced polystyrene foam board from Lowes and the Foamular 150 2in*4ft*8ft R-10 unfaced squared edge insulation sheathing from Home Depot. Ar...

Posted by Patricia Roberts Dec. 28, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Can I put foam boards up after I frame a basement?

I framed my basement, however I wasn't going to insulate my basement because I have a wood stove, and it stays pretty warm. But I feel for summer I want to have some insulation to keep it cool. Can I put foam board in between my studs and tac nail it? You could put foam between the studs, but why not batts? Were you ch...

Posted by Paul Hylan Dec. 27, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response