Xps insulation basement wall / Discussions

How should I install XPS insulation in a basement?

...basement is unfinished and any moisture could easily dry to the inside.  Now I’m looking to finish a portion of the basement and I don’t want to cause any problems by trapping moisture. I’m planning on putting 2” of XPS against the foundation and framing an interior wall inside of that.  Option 1 is to piece the XPS to...

Posted by Ken Hunold Dec. 27, 2020 Basements improvements

Should I install a poly moisture barrier before the rigid foam board against a basement wall?

...wall (to be relocated in a new stud wall later) to make room for the new insulation process. From the block wall inwards I am considering the following sequence of materials:  6 mil Poly against the wall for moisture and radon protection, 2" rigid XPS foam board insulation held in place with the special plastic pegs (s...

Posted by DONandCATHY Crenna Dec. 14, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses