Which type of insulation is best for a basement?
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Which is the best basement insulation?
Alex Kesheshian
April 23, 2020Last updated: Sept. 25, 2020
Building a new raised bungalow in Ontario. Basement will have 9' ceilings, 5 ' concrete wall and 4' knee wall built with 2x6 and batt insulation r22. Should I run rigid insulation inside the foundation wall up the concrete and cover the knee wall as well? If so what product makes the most sense?
Basements are more susceptible to moisture and water damage, so you shouldkeep that in mind when choosing insulation for basements, along with how to design a wall so that they can dryin order to prevent mold from developing. Yes, we would propose a continuous layer of rigid insulation against foundation walls to separate the stud wall from the concrete. Our recommendation would be EPS rigid foam, read more here –
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是的，我想说从混凝土底部开始铺设刚性隔热层覆盖上面的柱墙部分是一个好主意。2是厚度EPS开始作为一个蒸汽屏障，所以根据你的气候区域和理想的施工方法，建筑检查员可能会接受或不接受EPS作为功能性的蒸汽屏障。如果不是，你可以首先在EPS和螺柱墙之间应用6 mil聚屏障。See more about basement construction here –
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