R value for basement ceiling, walls


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Old 03-21-05, 12:18 PM
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R value for basement ceiling, walls

Is R-19 value good enuf for basement ceiling insulation, and/or is it good enuf for foundation walls?
 
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Old 03-21-05, 12:24 PM
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R 13 in the 2X4 walls down there. In the ceiling what ever if you put any there its just for sound is all. Put a R 19 up on the sill plate in each joist space around the home .

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sounds good, thanks ed
 
 

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