Insulation may warm basement floors Published: Oct. 30, 2007, 2:51 a.m.

3. Fiberglass batts Fiberglass batts are a popular, cost-effective choice for basement insulation. They’re relatively easy to install in walls or ceilings and offer excellent thermal resistance.

To address the central question of how much it costs to insulate a basement, we need to break down the expenses. Various elements, such as the type of insulation, square footage and labor ...

Cold floor warmed by insulation or heat Published: Oct. 30, 2007, 2:56 a.m.

Insulation is key to making a finished basement feel comfortable and to eliminate the dank feeling that commonly occupies below-grade spaces. Start by covering the foundation walls with ¾-inch ...

Ideally, you want to have rigid foam insulation in a basement against all the outside walls and the floor — a minimum of five centimetres on the walls and 2.5 cm on the floor.

Q. I have a 70-year-old ranch-style house in Wilmington. I’m wondering if the main floor would be better insulated if I put insulation in the uncovered rows in the basement ceiling. A portion of ...

Q: I’m 23 years old and just got out of college. I bought my first small house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch thick foam insulation to the ...

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