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

...drylok waterproofer paint on the concrete before applying the insulation board. I've read so many contridictory things from so many websites and forums, I am at a loss.  Thanks so much for the help! Trish Both of those foam boards you list are XPS, short for Extruded Polystyrene, so there is really no difference. I don...

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