Moreover you can install it to insulate walls as well as crawl the spaces.
Best insulation for basement ceiling joists.
Cut the foam into 8 ft long strips 1 8 in.
Fiberglass is a type of insulation that originates from tiny glass fibers.
As you complete the installation there will be a reduction of noise within rooms and external areas.
Insulating the basement ceiling will keep most of the heat upstairs in the living space.
To answer an implied question how would you get the floor warm if you insulated the basement ceiling.
First you ll have to maneuver batts of insulation around the clutter of wires pipes and cross bracing in a typical basement ceiling.
Basement ceilings can easily be insulated with unfaced fiberglass batts or blankets installed between the floor joists and held in place with wire fishing line or spring metal supports called tiger claws.
Hold the batts in place by stapling their paper faced vapor retarders to the lower edges of the joists.
Blanket insulation may be made of fiberglass mineral wool other natural fibers or plastic fibers.
We chose 2 in thick r 10 extruded polystyrene don t use expanded polystyrene which is a less effective air and moisture barrier.
This type of insulation is recommended for unfinished ceilings and has the advantages of being easy to install and flexible.
Less than the height of the rim joist.
Install batt insulation in the joist bays with a 2 air gap.