Basement Insulation: Tools and Materials Checklist

Below is a list of insulation tools and materials you will need for your basement insulation project. Making sure you are familiar with insulation equipment and their functions before beginning the project will help you work faster and with more safety.

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