The Basement Ceiling

the reflectix r16 basement sealing application is an excellent choice when considering insulation options for existing or new residential construction this installation is intended for applications where the basement ceiling will be finished with a panel sheetrock or ceiling panels that are fastened to the bottom of the joists the reflectix product is easy to handle and install and as it's free it is offered in 16 24 and 48 inch widths by 25 50 and 100 foot lengths the featured product is a double-sided 94% Plus reflective film enclosing 2 layers of heavy gauge polyethylene bubbles this application requires only basic tools a stapler tape measure utility knife straightedge and safety glasses our basement sealing application provides an R 16 a vapor moisture retarder inhibits mold and mildew and has a Class A Class 1 fire rating for this demonstration we used to roll-up staple tab edge double reflective insulation the st 16 o 54 printed installation instructions PDFs per application are available on our website at wwlp.com running the product parallel to the joists makes for the easiest installation begin at one end of the house and staple the product to the top of the band board or subfloor also terminating this course in the same fashion insert the reflectix halfway up the joist cavity and staple at approximately three to four inch intervals the edge of the product to the side of the joist the goal is to split the joist cavity into two approximately equal enclosed air spaces finish the ceiling with the specified panel sheetrock or drop ceiling please note all applications require an airspace on at least one side of the product to provide thermal benefit for more information on our reflectix products and/or applications please click or call WWE flexing comm or 1-800 eight seven nine three six four five thank you for your attention we appreciate your interest in reflectix products

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Published: Wed Jul 10 2013