Basement Insulation 2 - Tools and Materials Checklist

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Tools for Fiberglass

• Dust mask
• Circular saw
• Goggles
• Utility knife
• Gloves
• Staple gun and light staples
• Pencil and heavy-duty paper
• Extension cord
• Hammer
• String
• Steel tape measure

Materials for Fiberglass

• Tetanus shot (optional)
• 16 penny nails
• Flexi-vent material
• Clothing to fully cover (optional)
• Duct tape
• Fiberglass insulation
• Salt tablets
• Vapor barrier (6 ml. visquine)
• 2x4 boards

Tools for Rigid Foam Panels

• Circular saw
• Level
• Ramset (rental)
• Utility knife?

Materials for Rigid Foam Panels

• Rigid foam panels (regular or panels closed cell)
• 2" extruded foam
• Exterior adhesive
• 2" x 2" furring
• Tar paper strips
• Sheet metal
• Adhesive flashing
• Shim material
• Drain pipe
• Vapor barrier (6 mi. visquine)
• Gravel

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