Basement ceiling insulation

Basements are known for being one of the coldest rooms in a home. But do their ceilings need insulation? We've researched whether or not basements need to have insulated ceilings, and in this post, we will share our findings with you. Basements don't require insulation. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to installing insulation in […]

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Learn how soundproof a ceiling by adding drywall, damping compound, decoupling, underlayment and other powerful techniques to quiet neighbor's noise.

Learn my tips to remove insulation from a basement ceiling, what you should consider when removing insulation and why I'm glad we removed ours. #semiglossdesign #basementrenovation #basementceiling #demo #DIY

Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.

Creating a soundproof ceiling is easier than you may think.

The Rim Joist is the edge of the wood floor framing system. This is where the basement ceiling framing and home siding meet above the foundation wall. The Rim Joist area is a large source of energy loss with an opening for the winter air to come in.

A well-insulated home is not only cheaper to live in but also provides far more comfort as the seasons change. Knowing this, you might wonder how to insulate a ceiling with exposed rafters. This post combines up-to-date research and industry professional knowledge to answer your question. Insulating a ceiling with exposed rafters is more complicated […]

Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying? I don’t want to use spray foam and I don’t want the job

After painstakingly insulating our walls, Chris to turned his attention to something even harder — insulating the vaulted ceiling. By the time he is through with the retrofit, our ceiling will have 10 distinct layers and be 17 inches thick. Wowza.