Basment insulation Can I skip it
#1
06-15-02, 08:19 PM
Basment insulation Can I skip it
almost ready to sheetrock in my 5 yr old block foundation basement.. I thoro-sealed entired inside and the basement was always dry, has a french drain around perimeter leading to whole which has never been damp... House is on a hill, so basement stays very dry, my question is, can I skip the insulation, I will have a natural gas wall heater installed for the winter and it stays very cool in summer... Thanx again for all your help!!
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06-16-02, 07:09 AM
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Insulation such like many items in a basement is an option. Some want it others do not. It is your choice.
#4
06-16-02, 05:42 PM
where do you live?
Yes, its an option. But its worth depends on where you live.
Consider this:
For areas with cold winters, its one of the best things you can do to save energy.
I live in the midwest where winters average the mid-20s to the mid-30s during the day. I insulated my basement and saw immediate savings on my heat bill - $40-50/month for Dec thru Feb. Looking at the full year, the insulation paid for itself in just 2 years.
I do not need any auxiliary heat. The basement is the warmest room in the house in the winter.
Consider this:
For areas with cold winters, its one of the best things you can do to save energy.
I live in the midwest where winters average the mid-20s to the mid-30s during the day. I insulated my basement and saw immediate savings on my heat bill - $40-50/month for Dec thru Feb. Looking at the full year, the insulation paid for itself in just 2 years.
I do not need any auxiliary heat. The basement is the warmest room in the house in the winter.
