4b slab floors built directly on the ground.
How to insulate my basement floor.
Whether or not you insulate under the basement slab a sub slab vapor barrier is a good idea.
4c as an alternative to floor insulation foundation walls of unvented crawl spaces.
You will gain a more comfortable home environment a mold free basement and savings on your yearly energy bills.
2 xps foam board against in my case board formed concrete framed up with 2 4 studs with a composite board under the bottom plate as a capillary break.
Floors above cold spaces such as vented crawl spaces and unheated garages.
Check out the guide to insulating basement walls link above.
However insulation under the basement slab will help reduce condensation on the basement floor in warm weather reducing musty odors and damage to floor finishes.
Remove all furniture and storage items that are located in the basement area.
I have an almost identical installation in my home basement.
If i insulate the floor in my basement i think i have two problems.
Step 1 clearing the basement.
More actually but you get my drift.
A quick google search for basement ceiling insulation reveals as many opinions on the best type of insulation for the project as there are aisles in home depot.
Insulating a basement floor requires a simple framework for the insulation.
You can read more here on subslab insulation.
Also insulate 4a any portion of the floor in a room that is cantilevered beyond the exterior wall below.
Secondly i am concerned about the clearance to the ceiling because i would like to install a hanging ceiling want to be able to.
Ready set insulate.
Jerry thanks for the comment getting back to you after the holidays.
When insulating concrete basement walls a good idea because concrete basement walls are often cold use rigid foam board insulation if the insulation will come into direct contact with the.