Block foundation insulation / Discussions

What is the best insulation for concrete block foundation wall and basement stud wall system?

...block wall foundation. I have a 1975 home with a block wall foundation. Both of us want to insuate the basement walls. She wants to spray foam the rin joists and  apply 2" of foam on the walls with the stud wall being installed 1" from the block wall. However I  am concerned that concrete block needs to breath, based o...

Posted by Don Fraser Dec. 8, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

How do you properly insulate a cinder block foundation walk out?

...block instead of 2x6. I am framed out about two inches from the foundation and I am in Zone 4. Should I apply a foam board to the interior cinder block walk out area or can I use Faced r-13 throughout the basement walls ? A cinderblock / CMU / concrete block foundation is not as strong as poured concrete, and insulatin...

Posted by John Smith Nov. 17, 2022 Basements improvements 1 response