How Do You Insulate A Basement Foundation?
By insulating your basement foundation, you can reduce heat loss in your home and turn your basement into an additional living space. When you insulate your basement foundation, the most important thing to remember is to install plastic vapor barriers on both sides of the insulation. This helps keep outdoor and indoor moisture from working its way into the insulation. Once insulation gets wet, it loses its ability to insulate. Put up a moisture barrier. Use the 4 mm plastic sheeting and attach it to the wooden foundation header using a hammer-type staple gun. The plastic should be floor length and extend out 8 to 10 inches from the foundation onto the basement floor. This sheet of plastic keeps outside moisture in the masonry foundation from seeping into the insulation. Install a rim of pressure treated 2 inch by 6 inch lumber around the exterior walls right next to the foundation. This is the base upon which you will build the wall. Lay the lumber on its large flat side on top of the
