Comments on: How To Insulate Basement Walls http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-insulate-basement-walls Expert Home Improvement Advice Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:33:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63236 Todd Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:04:02 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/11/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63236 Steve - Glad you found the site useful. The air space is a "nice to have" bonus. It just helps let things dry out easier if you get moisture behind the wall. Not 100% necessary. Steve – Glad you found the site useful. The air space is a “nice to have” bonus. It just helps let things dry out easier if you get moisture behind the wall. Not 100% necessary.

]]> By: Stevehttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63230 Steve Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55:12 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/11/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63230 Todd,Great sites you have here.I am going to be installing 1.5" of XPS, and then place the stud wall with Fiberglass right up next to it. I have noticed a few posts on here talk about leaving a small gap between the XPS & Stud wall. What purpose does the small gap serve and is it required?Thanks, Steve Todd,

Great sites you have here.

I am going to be installing 1.5″ of XPS, and then place the stud wall with Fiberglass right up next to it. I have noticed a few posts on here talk about leaving a small gap between the XPS & Stud wall. What purpose does the small gap serve and is it required?

Thanks,
Steve

]]> By: Stephenhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63215 Stephen Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:32:03 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/11/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63215 Todd,Great sites you have here.I plan on using 1.5" XPS using adhesive to attach it to the wall and then put 2x4 stud wall with insulation right up next to the XPS board.I have seen quite a few posts in here talk about leaving a small gap between the XPS board and the 2x4 stud wall. What is the purpose of the gap?Is there potential for the adhesive to fail over time, eventually causing the XPS board to not be attached to the wall anymore, and if you leave a gap, that just gives room for the XPS to fall off, which then you wouldnt have a proper sealed barrier anymore. Should the XPS foam be anchored to the wall also? By putting the stud wall right up next to the XPS, that will help hold it in place if the adhesive does ever fail.Thanks, Steve Todd,

Great sites you have here.

I plan on using 1.5″ XPS using adhesive to attach it to the wall and then put 2×4 stud wall with insulation right up next to the XPS board.

I have seen quite a few posts in here talk about leaving a small gap between the XPS board and the 2×4 stud wall. What is the purpose of the gap?

Is there potential for the adhesive to fail over time, eventually causing the XPS board to not be attached to the wall anymore, and if you leave a gap, that just gives room for the XPS to fall off, which then you wouldnt have a proper sealed barrier anymore. Should the XPS foam be anchored to the wall also? By putting the stud wall right up next to the XPS, that will help hold it in place if the adhesive does ever fail.

Thanks,
Steve

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63087 Todd Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:59:13 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/11/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63087 Steve,Check out this article: http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-a-concrete-floor/Is it necessary? No. Does it make the space warmer and more comfortable? Yes.DriCore, Barricade and DeltaFL are all top notch products as well.Good luck. Steve,

Check out this article:
http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-a-concrete-floor/

Is it necessary? No. Does it make the space warmer and more comfortable? Yes.

DriCore, Barricade and DeltaFL are all top notch products as well.

Good luck.

]]> By: Stevehttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63086 Steve Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:22:10 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/11/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-63086 Todd,Is it required to insulate/waterproof the basement concrete slab prior to installing flooring (tile, carpet, laminate, etc) to prevent any moisture from wicking up from the concrete into the new floor?I live in chicago area, so the cold winters cause the floor to be quite cold.I have read on numerous sites that this should be done when finishing a basement. Do you have any experience or recommendations on doing this, or with any of the products listed below? It seems like the most popular products are 1. DRICore Subfloor 2. BARRICADE Subfloor tiles 3. ThermalDry 4. DELTA FL and 5. Superseal.#1 and #2 seem pretty similar to each other, #3 has to be installed by Basement systems (its proprietary), #4 just seems like a vapor barrier, and #5 seems like a thick plastic.Any info you can provide on this would be great.Thanks in advance Todd,

Is it required to insulate/waterproof the basement concrete slab prior to installing flooring (tile, carpet, laminate, etc) to prevent any moisture from wicking up from the concrete into the new floor?

I live in chicago area, so the cold winters cause the floor to be quite cold.

I have read on numerous sites that this should be done when finishing a basement. Do you have any experience or recommendations on doing this, or with any of the products listed below? It seems like the most popular products are 1. DRICore Subfloor 2. BARRICADE Subfloor tiles 3. ThermalDry 4. DELTA FL and 5. Superseal.

#1 and #2 seem pretty similar to each other, #3 has to be installed by Basement systems (its proprietary), #4 just seems like a vapor barrier, and #5 seems like a thick plastic.

Any info you can provide on this would be great.

Thanks in advance

]]> By: Stevehttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-62929 Steve Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:01:33 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/11/how-to-insulate-basement-walls/#comment-62929 Yes it is, thanks for the answers and info. Yes it is, thanks for the answers and info.

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