we just had outside temperatures of around 50 degress, but the floors of my house are ice cold. I looked under my house before and there is a little room to work with. Is it possible to install insulation up under the house to help keep out the cold weather. I can only imagine what it will be like in the dead of winter.
2007-10-26 08:25:33 · 16 answers · asked by ljmjason 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
entirely possible! fill all of the spaces between floor joists with insulation, they make special wire holders to keep it in place, second, cover insulation with a plastic sheating as to keep moisture off from insulation so it does not absorb it and fall down from weight. if you don't have very much room to work in it may be aggravating but well worth the effort, lastly make sure all holes around foundation are blocked to keep out drafts
2007-10-26 08:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by bullhillroad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 06:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by ramjohn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-12 03:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by schneckloth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. However, the insulation needs to be held in place with straps between the floor joists. You should be able to find what you need at the local Home Depot, Lowe's, or Menards. You may also want to put some additional insulation around the rim joist. The is the board that runs around the outside of the house and sits on top of the foundation wall. A lot of air can get in through small cracks. Good luck and stay cozy!
2007-10-26 09:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by lisagreen1119@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Can you install rolls of insulation under the house and attach it to the floors somehow?
we just had outside temperatures of around 50 degress, but the floors of my house are ice cold. I looked under my house before and there is a little room to work with. Is it possible to install insulation up under the house to help keep out the cold weather. I can only imagine what it will be...
2015-08-06 19:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen the rolls sitting on wires attached to the floor joists. They do make a wire "clip" that is tapped into the joists to hold the insulation up. If you use insulation with the vapor barrier, the barrier goes to the floor side. Vapor barriers always go to the heated side of the structure. If you install a barrier on the cold side (bottom of the joists) you will find running water later. I had this when I moved into my current house. I removed it and also laid 6 mil plastic sheeting on the bare ground in the crawl space.
2007-10-26 08:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Put the insulation in between the floor joists and staple real good. It wouldn't hurt to put up a vapor barrier over the top of that and secure with wood lath.It is extra work, but your floors will be warmer.
2007-10-26 08:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by michael m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-28 04:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by Bryna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, yes you can and it's not hard. But don't forget to wear protective clothing, head cover, eye ware and a breathing mask. Insulation contains very fine fiberglass. It's very painful on the skin and dangerous when inhaled or in the eye. You don't want to have to spend your heating bill savings on medical expenses from the insulation.
2007-10-26 10:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by J M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That pink stuff gets stapled into your walls before the sheetrock goes up. I stapled it under my shop building, then put chicken wire over it to keep it in place. The paper side goes to the inside, toward the living space. Fiberglass has to be kept fluffy or it doesn't insulate. Wear eye protection, gloves and a respirator.
2007-10-26 08:41:31 · answer #10 · answered by Little Lulu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋