An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim ...

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fi… ...

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fi… ...

He says, 'This heavy-duty insulating film is perfect for sealing basement windows. It blocks drafts and heat loss effectively, helping reduce energy bills by up to 20%.

By insulating your basement you'll open up the possibilities of what you can do with a warm and inviting extra floor of livable space.

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil ...

If possible, I would first dig a trench a few feet down around the basement wall and add solid insulation to the outside wall. Next wrap the insulation with chicken wire and plaster with cement.

Rigid foam insulation works best if the foundation walls are smooth. If the basement is an old stone foundation, insulation companies can spray expanding foam directly on the rough masonry.

Staple Tyvek on the bottom of the joists, to keep the insulation in place. When you insulate the ceiling, you can open windows and vents for cross-ventilation, and keep them open all year.

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fi… ...

Cut rigid foam insulation into strips with a table saw or a circular saw. Cut the strips to fit between floor joists using a box cutter. How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating Run a bead ...