Insulating Your Basement Walls

PROJECT:

Interior Basement Wall

When insulating a conditioned basement, only the

walls need to be insulated. “Conditioned” means

the space is heated or cooled by the furnace or

air-conditioning unit.

Example Your Home

Wall height 8 ft.

Wall length X 40 ft. X

Total sq. ft. = 320 ft. =

Divide by sq. ft. per pkg.

(R-13 product in 15" width = 89.59)

÷ 89.59 ÷

Number of pkgs. 4

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PROJECT: Interior Basement Wall When insulating a conditioned basement, only the walls need to be insulated. “Conditioned” means the space is heated or cooled by the furnace or air-conditioning unit. Recommended Products R-15 EcoTouch® PINK® unfaced Insulation R-13 EcoTouch® PINK® unfaced Insulation To calculate how much you need: Before EcoTouch® insulation can be installed, a 2' x 4' stud wall, usually 16" on-center*, must be built. • Measure the height and the length of each of your basement walls.
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Project: Interior Basement Wall Installation Instructions Basic Tools 1. Framed basement walls are insulated the same as above-grade framed walls. Insulation should completely fill the cavity, with no voids, gaps or areas of compression. Cut the insulation for narrow width and short cavities to ensure a snug fit. Cut or split the insulation to fit around wiring, piping, electrical boxes or other obstructions.