Basement Framing/Insulation follow-up
#1
01-11-04, 09:09 AM
Basement Framing/Insulation follow-up
Finally, after much reading here and lots of delay, I will start framing my basement walls. Per many suggestions, I've already used PT 2x4s around the outside permiter, 1" from the wall. Interior walls are untreated 2x4s, tigher to the wall. After framing, I'll be using a kraft faced R-13 insulation between the studs.
My question has to do with corners. When I have a 2 2x4 plates meeting at an outside corner, I will stud the end pieces to both plates. However that leaves a pretty good gap that won't be insulated in the corner. Would you recommend ripping (cutting) strips of insulation & packing it into the corner?
Thanks!
Bob
My question has to do with corners. When I have a 2 2x4 plates meeting at an outside corner, I will stud the end pieces to both plates. However that leaves a pretty good gap that won't be insulated in the corner. Would you recommend ripping (cutting) strips of insulation & packing it into the corner?
Thanks!
Bob
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01-12-04, 06:49 AM
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You can do that out just run a bead of caulk down the seam where the walls meet to seal it up.
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01-12-04, 09:19 AM
great stuff
I've seen people fill those tight spaces between studs with expanding insulating foam... Also you can glue some rigid foam on the inside or caulk, like awesome said. Just make it as airtight as possible, lots of options here.
