I Saved $5,000 Insulating My Basement - How to Insulate Basement
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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That foamboard is the vapor barrier for those that are confused. Its closed cell foam and is considered a vapor barrier once properly sealed up with spray foam in the gaps and taped. Unless you have a serious moisture problem that requires a sump pit and pump that 1 inch pink foam is plenty.
@@scrody33 exactly
I did my basement of 620 sqft by solo, it took 2 years to complete. I created two rooms, one 3-piece washroom, laundry room however kitchen and living-room in one area.
I have 9 to 5 job as a senior network engineer, 3 kids and stay-home wife who cannot help me with anything in the basement project.
It was overwhelming for one guy to do it.
I hired professional for plumbing, Hvac, electric, for 2 years I did not have a life and there was no Friday night special almost for two years.
great job. By the way how much you spent for it.
@@UttamDas-f2q I spent about 35,000 cdn.
Thanks for adding the part about wearing the proper PPE. It's an easy step to forget.
Yep! I'm glad I didn't hit myself in the eye with concrete haha
I believe it’s a general consensus of modern building science that you should never use an impermeable vapor barrier on the inside of a basement, as it does not allow the moisture to dry to the inside and instead traps the moisture in the wall and foundation, leading to mold, and eventual structural issues due to water damage and hydrostatic pressure.
There is a video that shows you how to make an overlapping seam in your insulation where you wouldn't need to even fill seams. Because there would be none. Similar to installing hardwood floors.
@drdecker1 I honestly wouldn't think there would be a big benefit. At least in a newer house and an all below grade basement. Because I will also be doing R15 insulation between the 2x4 framing, so it'll be super insulated.
@@ryanscottlifts Better seal between the foam. The foam is also there to prevent any moisture from seeping through Into your fiberglass insulation and studs.
@@drdecker1 I hear ya, but the foam boards basically have no gap. Idk, I'd have to see the process you're talking about, but I don't think there would be a "real" advantage. Only an implied advantage. I am not going to save another $10 on my heating bill, and a fully below grade basement won't be drafty.
Love the insulating vid geat points all round. Definitely if i was doing it before framing puting glob of the PL300 foam adhesive every 10" or so. I'll definitely get a bigger cold chisel like yours next time used a small one and took forever and the wife hated the hammering lol. PPE with glasses for sure and coveralls if chipping on the tar coating.
Few things you could do
1. Put the framing up before and leave a gap from the foundation wall to put in the rigid foam and the batt insulation between the rigid foam and frame to apply pressure onto the board and only need a normal bead along the frame. Just make sure you have a gap to slide the boards in length ways.
2. Spray foam the bottom and up top in ceiling joist to have a continuous thermal break (my place in saskatoon canada requires it for new builds)
3. Optional you could use a 40 coarse abrasive angle grinder pad for those small edges or if you don't want the dust everywhere do the chiseling on each concrete form. The only thing with this using the angle grinder is you don't want to do it on the black tar coating
because it really sinks up the place and i'm sure isnt good to breathe in.
Overall love the work you did and explain your process. Definitely game changer to DIY with this and save $$$
Hey thanks for the feedback and all good ideas!! Probably a few small things I would have done different, but I'm happy with the process and outcome. Good luck with your projects!
Dang i do a ton of diy and it legit never occurred to me to format Excel squares into square foot blocks. Thanks for pointing that out in your video, I'll def be using that tip now
It's great. I have used it before to provide an engineering drawing for a part I needed made and given the excel file to an actual engineer to put into CAD. He said it was a really cool way for anyone who doesn't know CAD to speak their language.
Pull a permit 😂 no
Well done! As one who has been down this road, planning is everything. Might take longer for the savings and pride in the work is priceless. This will look fantastic once finished.
Thanks brother!
Are you going to insulate/air seal your rim joist? Or are they already done? I used rigid and spray foam to seal them up. Many videos on how to do this.
When they built the house, the rim joists were already sealed up and there is insulation up there, to code. I watched the same videos but determined I should be all set!
Hey there, I'm in the planning stages of finishing my basement. My house is 7 years old and wondering if I should apply spray foam or foam boards to the joist pockets. Or if its even necessary. Did you?
@istr8b3ast you can probably just cut the foam board to shove up there and make it flush with your foam insulation on the foundation walls. My builder actually put the fiber glass insulation up in there and all the way to the exterior wall. Technically, it can be a moisture risk, but if you just throw the foam insulation up there you will be good.
That's gonna be such a huge amount of living space, excited to see the progress, the excel tip was great!
Thanks man!
Great video. Did you notice any significant difference in the humidity level in the basement after applying the foam board? I’ve got a similar poured concrete basement and am considering this as an option if it helps eliminate humidity.
@comedyoferrors77 to be honest, my basement has always been pretty dry. I had a dehumidifier down there and it never ran. The basement does "feel" more sealed and dry though.
Thanks for the video. I'm working on the same project now. Is there a reason you got the NGX Foamular 150 instead of the regular Foamular 150?
@christopherwill4441 nice! The NGX is just the next Gen version (and believe better for the environment). And to be honest it's all my local hardware store sold also.
It is very important when you are making door framing, make sure door pillars and headers are level to the dot, it will help you when installing to door.
@@rizwanrafeek3811 agreed!
This is definitely giving me some inspiration to finish my garage and basement.
Let me know my man
i feel it bro. I got a kid on the way, and that has motivated me to get to work
Great video. Essentially condensed about 50 videos I had saved in my playlist into one. Thanks
@infiniti2015 awesome! Glad it helped you out.
Can't wait to see it all finished!
Congrats from Spain, hope to see more about your project!
Thank you! Framing videos next!
It’s looking so good!!! I’m seriously impressed!! ❤
Thanks! Are you single?
Doesnt the foam board act as a vapor barrier as well?
Yes, exactly. It does!
Is that insulation worth it? Unless your insulating the floors too seems like a moot point…. I’m about to build out a basement too so asking for my education
Yes, you need it. It acts as a vapor barrier as well. So, beyond just a bit of insulation. I'll also put fiberglass insulation between the 2x4s once electric is ran. You don't want your unpressure treated 2x4s flush against the concrete foundation walls.
@@ryanscottliftsexactly as I am doing in my 1940’s home in the basement. My city code recommended the formular 1” rigid for the vapor barrier. Then 2x4 or 6 with rock wool or fiberglass. Minimum is R15 overall.
@mikeminnick9712 amen! I am doing R15 Rockwool in the 2x4 cavity. So, will be R20 overall. Goodluck with your project!
In my area code does not allow styrofoam exposed insulation.
@@norm4907 so what is the code? Vapor barrier, 2x4 framing and faced insulation only?
@@ryanscottlifts Gyproc covered. Something to do with the fire hazard of styrofoam, not sure if it’s fumes or the melting issues.
@@norm4907 ah ok got it.
Better used some PU-foam glue to glue those iso panels to concrete, works faster and glues better
This seemed to work. I went to pull a few panels off to check them and I couldn't get them off without breaking the boards.
@@ryanscottlifts once they are hard ofcourse but at 10:14 in your video you see that panels that were put to the wall a short time before came back loose again and you push against them a second time. With pu foam glue you wont have that.
@@rroosenFB good to know! Thanks for sharing....wish I had known bc that was a pain haha
Beast mode man. Drywalling isn't for the weak.
Framing all done too....video coming soon haha
@@ryanscottlifts when's the inaugural party?
@@jeffdodge1913 hopefully June??
Insulation belongs on the outside
Not sure what you're talking about. This is literally the code/correct way to finish a basement
There will be another set of insulation between the 2x4s prior to drywalling
He's referring to putting foam board on the outer walls and back filling them in. It literally doesn't matter how you do it, it all works the same (as long as you have the black tar coating on the outer walls in all underground areas). I am also going to be gluing the foam board to my inner basement walls 👍👍
@@Dorchwoods yep. That's how my foundation is.
If you insulate on the exterior, you have the issue of how to cover it and how it meets your siding when you get above grade. Also if you were to use this product on the exterior, bugs would tunnel through it, you’d have to use something like mineral wool. Insulating on the interior is a better way if the house wasn’t planned for it.
Fellow ct resident !
Thanks for checking out the video!