DIY Insulation Project: Basement Walls Rigid Foam

you can save money on energy bills every month by insulating your home it's easier and more affordable than you may think and with owens corning you can do it yourself this video will give you the know-how you need to do the job right you'll find Owens Corning insulating products and friendly knowledgeable project assistance at your local home improvement store Owens Corning formula insel pink rigid foam insulation is designed to save you time and space in your basement it installs easily with furring strips so there's no need to install a stud wall and it's thin profile insulates without eating into your living space insole pink rigid foam insulation is one and a half inches thick providing an r-value of 7.5 if your basement is conditioned meaning it's heated or cooled by the furnace or air conditioner only the walls need to be insulated before you start be sure there are no cracks or leaks in the foundation while you're insulating then caulk and seal around the band joists and any holes from plumbing wiring or vents formula or insel pink rigid foam insulation comes in two by eight foot sheets and installs much like paneling position the board's vertically using a level to ensure they are plumb against the wall notice how the notched edges fit together to create an insulated channel with no energy robbing air gaps use a narrow furring strip and masonry screws to hold the insulation boards in place rigid foam insulation cuts easily to fit irregular spaces use the hook of the measuring tape to lightly score the material as you measure then just cut along the score line and break it along the edge of a table even working around electrical outlets is easy just press the board against the box to make an impression then cut once all the insulation board is installed cover it right away with an interior finish material such as drywall and enjoy your comfortable new living space for more helpful hints please view our quick tips video and explore the interactive tools on the owens-corning website you'll learn what to do before you go to the store calculate how much insulation you need and create a custom shopping list to take along still have questions we're here to help a 1-800 get pink or ask your local home improvement store you

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Length: 2min 49sec (169 seconds)

Published: Wed Nov 05 2008