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Can you cover fiberglass insulation?
How to Cover Fiberglass Insulation. If you decide to cover fiberglass in an occupied living space, make sure you choose a permeable barrier that won’t trap moisture. Install paneling or sheetrock over insulation located in the wall. Install plywood flooring over insulation located in the floor.
Will plastic cover basement insulation?
A common question people have when finishing a basement is “Should I use visqueen or plastic sheeting on one side or the other of the framed basement walls?” The answer is no. Plastic will prevent moisture from moving through the wall.
Can I remove insulation from basement ceiling?
Insulation should be used between conditioned (heated) areas and unconditioned spaces. If you are going to keep the basement heated like the rest of the house then get rid of the insulation if you want. But if you are going to only partially or occasionally heat the basement then you might want to keep it.
What can I use to cover unfaced insulation?
In most climates, it needs a vapor barrier. Some builders rely on batts with attached kraft-paper facing to do that job, but Tom recommends unfaced batts, covered in plastic with all the seams taped shut.
Do I need insulation in my basement ceiling?
Insulating the basement ceiling will keep most of the heat upstairs in the living space. As a result, the basement will be colder in the winter making it important to also insulate any water pipes or heating/cooling ducts in the basement.
Should I remove basement insulation?
Yes..sure you can. Just rip it all off, bag it up and pitch it and then your starting from bare walls again. No big deal. It’s not going to hurt anything if you remove the insulation blanket.
Is it OK to cover insulation in unfinished basement?
Thanks, Eagle. Some of the walls are covered in plastic; it would be pretty eassy to finish the walls and cover the ceiling, too. Thanks for the advice. 6 mil plastic is not recommended for basement walls and you should be placing 1/2″ drywall over the insulation to create required 1 hour fire rating for the room.
What can I use to cover glass insulation in basement?
Have also considered non-woven polypropylene, FSK (foil/craft paper)., and plain aluminum foil. I would appreciate hearing from anybody who has solved this relatively common problem.
What to use to cover exposed fiber insulation?
I am searching for ways to cover the exposed FG without putting up a drop ceiling or drywall. I considered Tyvek stapled across the beams but would much prefer not having the Tyvek logo all across the ceiling. Have also considered non-woven polypropylene, FSK (foil/craft paper)., and plain aluminum foil.
How much insulation do you need for a basement ceiling?
Fortunately, the insulation you would use in your basement ceiling should naturally have a fairly high R-value. Remember, while 3.5-inch batts might fill your wall cavities, the space between your ceiling and the floor above will probably be twice as thick.