Insurlateing Basement

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Mar 10, 2007 | 08:53 PM

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Torque1st

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Originally Posted by JohnAW

Yes I did get a New High Efficiency 2 stage Gas Force air Furance.

Good, that is a start but infiltration and drafts are still a problem.

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I would like to know if I would put insuration where the top of the fountion and the house meets if that would make a big differance?

If you use spray foam it will help seal the air infiltration and add insulation at the same time.

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Again I do not belive in putting plasic on the walls as a barrier for you have to have the wall beath, or you will get mold like what has happened. But I do belive if you can insulate the walls with a no face insulation it would help. What do you think?

Remmber MOLD KILLS.

Sealing the wall with waterproofing is required in any insulation installation. You may need to contact a professional. The moisture barrier goes on the warm side of the insulation. That is why the EPS insulation I mentioned is sealed on the inside to prevent moisture penetration.