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Floor Insulation for Moderate Climates The best solution is 6 inches thick, R-19 fiberglass batts installed between floor joists. It's easier on the pocket and long-lasting as well. It not only protects the floor but also prevents moisture and mold. Here's what you need to do.
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Learn More »Crawl Spaces are constructed as mini basements. However, they are becoming rare for new home construction in the USA and Canada. Crawl space is often damp, moldy, and inhabited with pests. It must be kept dry, safe from humidity, and tightly sealed to be pest-free. This will ensure durability and indoor air quality. Crawl spaces should have their floors uninsulated, ground fog and air sealed, walls insulated and air-conditioned with indoor air. You may find no insulation at all if your home is built before 1990. The U.S. Dept. of Energy currently suggests insulation with an R-value of at least R-9 in floors. So the answer to the question should a crawl space be insulated is yes, they most certainly should be. However, several things should be kept in mind. This article will provide you an insight into how to deal with moisture and heat loss. And what floor insulation is suitable for which climate conditions.
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Individual Components. The bulk of the floor's thickness comes from the joists, which are the horizontal beams that carry the floor's weight. Joists in home construction are usually made with 2-by-10 or 2-by-12 lumber, which are 9 1/4 and 11 1/4 inches deep, respectively.
The bulk of the floor's thickness comes from the joists, which are the horizontal beams that carry the floor's weight. Joists in home construction are usually made with 2-by-10 or 2-by-12 lumber, which are 9 1/4 and 11 1/4 inches deep, respectively. The subfloor -- the material that covers the joists and serves as the base for the finished floor -- can be 5/8 inch to 1 inch thick, depending on the type of flooring and subflooring used and how far apart the joists are set. Allow another 1 to 2 inches for the combined thickness of the finish materials on the ceiling, usually drywall, and the floor -- such as carpet and pad, hardwood or vinyl and underlayment. Put it all together, and you're in the range of about 12 to 14 inches.
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