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Further basement work...
billf:
Are you also going to use batt insulation in between the studs of the wall in addition to the insulation panels. I didn't use the panels when I did my basement, how do you attach them to the wall?
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: billf on November 28, 2007, 02:00:57 pm ---Are you also going to use batt insulation in between the studs of the wall in addition to the insulation panels. I didn't use the panels when I did my basement, how do you attach them to the wall?
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The walls that get finished will have blanket insulation... some of the walls will not get finished for some time, possibly left open. The one I'm doing now probably won't get finished. I'm putting up the stud wall because I need to put in a couple of electrical circuits there and rather than just attach them to the concrete I figured I'd go a little further and do it right so that I don't have to redo it later should I decide to finish that area. Plus it's the first time I've done this so it's a learning experience before I get to the areas where appearance matters more.
I attached the panels with construction adhesive in a caulk gun. A quick S pattern on the backside, put it on the wall, and lean something heavy on it for a couple of hours.
shardian:
Not sure if you are responding to me or not, but I'll respond anyways.
There is normally no need to use foam panels. Usually they are used on the exterior of the house on newer construction.
Anyways, I am using foam panels because a fully framed wall is overkill in a closet. I can just attach a few furring strips to the block wall and screw drywall right to it. Standard blanket insulation won't fit in that space, as it is meant to go between full size wall framing.
I plan on just taping the panels to the furring strips. The drywall will hold it permanently in place. I guess I could put a few dabs of glue on the back, buy why go thru the extra effort?
As to vapor barrier, I am putting plastic sheeting onto the face of the furring strips before putting up the sheetrock. I'd recommend you do the same chad. You're supposed to put up sheeting on all outside walls.
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: shardian on November 28, 2007, 02:09:54 pm ---Not sure if you are responding to me or not, but I'll respond anyways.
There is normally no need to use foam panels. Usually they are used on the exterior of the house on newer construction.
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Regional difference here. I asked a couple contractors and they both said putting it on the inside of the wall is a good move... saw it in a couple different books on the subject as well. This is a more insulation = better region.
--- Quote ---As to vapor barrier, I am putting plastic sheeting onto the face of the furring strips before putting up the sheetrock. I'd recommend you do the same chad. You're supposed to put up sheeting on all outside walls.
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Sheeting is another 50/50 thing. Ask 2 contractors (as I did) and they'll give you opposite answers. Read through 4 books (did that too) and they'll split on it as well. It really seems to be one of those determine your house's needs parts of the job.
Ed_McCarron:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on November 28, 2007, 02:20:39 pm ---saw it in a couple different books on the subject as well. This is a more insulation = better region.
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Library books? ;D
You're New England, right? Whats the typical 'cold' winter temp? Not the 'gee, its chilly' cold, but those one or two cold snaps you get where its downright cold.
We get down around 10-15 in PA, I assume you get colder snaps?
Reason I ask - theres no insulation at all on my basement walls (1920's house) and I see frost form when its cold enough...
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