What kind of insulation to use on exposed floor?
What kind of insulation to use on exposed floor?
The floor joists are supported by two beams, each a tripled 2×10. To insulate the floor, Mr. Mike put two layers of R-13 unfaced fiberglass batts in the joist cavities, ran a 3/4-in. layer of Cellofoam foil-faced rigid insulation over the bottoms of the joists, then covered the insulation with 1/2-in. oriented strand board (OSB) to keep out pests.
Can a room be insulated if it is above grade?
If it is above grade, winter drafts will make the room too cold to use, no matter how well the walls and ceiling are insulated. The job of insulating the floor is easier if there is room to crawl underneath, but if there isn’t, it can still be done.
How long does Ridgid foam insulation last in a basement?
I have been insulating basements with ridgid foam insulation for over 39 years. A new system is on the market, there are u channels between the 15 1/2 inches of foam insulation, In the u channel is a stud. You plumb all the studs in the u channels and then fix the studs in the channel.
What kind of felt should I use to insulate my floor?
The flooring manufacturer has recommended a layer of #15 asphalt felt between the strip flooring and the subfloor, but Mr. Mike is concerned this may trap moisture in the floor system, making the situation worse than it already is. Should he remove the foam and re-install the OSB?
What kind of insulation do I need for a 3 season cottage?
I would have the wiring inspected and updated if necessary, add batt insulation (Rockwool or fiberglass) then a poly vapour barrier, maybe strapping, then drywall. Strapping isn’t absolutely necessary and it will eat up a bit more space.
If it is above grade, winter drafts will make the room too cold to use, no matter how well the walls and ceiling are insulated. The job of insulating the floor is easier if there is room to crawl underneath, but if there isn’t, it can still be done.
Do you need to insulate the floor on a porch?
Insulating the floor is an important step in porch conversion. When you convert a porch into a sunroom, you’ll get the most usage from the new room if you’ve taken steps to insulate properly, and a good place to start is the floor.
What should the temperature be for a 3 season room?
The floor is rated for rooms that is minus 20 below tp 150 degrees. Three season rooms have big temperature changes depending on where you live. You can install this floor easily in one day. As far as heat goes I installed a Napolean electric fireplace in the room that heats up to 400 square feet for $900.