is the pink good enough or is it worth it to spend more for the white
2007-11-07 11:01:09 · 10 answers · asked by dan 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Every town has there own codes for insulation i would check with your building permit office and see what the require you could also go to the library and check the code books and see. Just remember if this is a DIY job and you do not have a permit and something happens to your house it most likely will void out your home owners insurance.
2007-11-07 15:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by biohazard9227 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R-30 in a basement...are you nuts!
There are a few things you need to keep in mind here. Where do you live (goes back to the building code references and what you actually need in your area)? Is this going to be installed against a masonry or concrete foundation wall? How high is the back fill on the other side of the wall? Where is your condensation plane going to end up? I don't like the idea of wet fiberglass insulation in my basement, but it all depends on your conditions. Would this really be an issue?
Personally I would use a rigid foam in most cases. If I used a fiberglass insulation, I wouldn't use more than an R-11 because a basement really doesn't need more than that. Also with a thicker insulation, you are going to have to build a thicker wall - resulting in less square feet of area in the basement.
But, like everyone else is saying - color really doesn't mean anything. Every brand can have its own color and as long as you are comparing the same material and performance ratings, go with the cheaper brand.
2007-11-08 04:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing at all how you intend to use any insulation; all you need do is determine the R value. PINK happens to be pretty standard. Whatever the COLOR the R value is all that matters.
The issue might more relate to COMPACTING insulation, and the conditions in the basement to begin with.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-07 11:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd forego fiberglass, and go with rigid polystyrene, polyurethane or styrofoam insulation panels. No worries with them on water gettting in, if you do have a leak, easier to get the water out than in fiberglass. Plus take up less space and seal much better.
2007-11-07 15:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best insulation is sprayed foam insulation. A little bit more expensive but a great sealer, gets in all the cracks and last for a very long time.
2007-11-07 11:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by ADL 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rigid foam and seal all joints with sure seal tape. Its also an excellent moisture barrier. This will eliminate any chance of moisture from entering the basement wall.
2007-11-07 12:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by Homepro2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the Doc said it dose not matter what the color it is the R-value. 2x4 wall will allow for R-13, 2x6 wall will allow for R-19.
No matter what anyone says you can never go wrong with fiberglass bats. No sagging, no settleing period.
2007-11-07 18:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by hebers1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is not so much what its made of but its R-value. Buy the highest R-rating material you can afford. You'll save money in the longrun and it will work best.
2007-11-07 11:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
color doesn't matter. you need R 30. be sure to put the faced side up towards the living space. foil faced will be best against drafts
2007-11-07 12:13:49 · answer #9 · answered by gojets126 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.owenscorning.com/around/bfs/
You might look into this system
2007-11-07 11:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by latenttraveler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋