DIY condo insulation worthwhile. ... The second, spraying expanding foam insulation between the joists, ... It's less costly and your 2-foot crawl space gives you plenty of room to do the job.

Tips on insulating rim-joist areas in a crawlspace Originally published April 29, 2011 at 8:19 pm Updated April 29, 2011 at 10:31 pm Homefix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions.

Crawl Space. DIY spray foam insulation can also be applied in crawl spaces to help prevent air leakage and improve insulation. Rim Joist.

Q. Our crawl space is 3 1/2 feet high, under the living room, dining room and kitchen. A waterproofing company installed a sump pump, and the ground is covered with plastic to reduce moisture. We h… ...

We have an accessible crawl space below it. I would like to put up unfaced insulation between the floor joists and lay carpeting for extra warmth. I don’t want to create a moisture problem.

Q. I want to make my house more comfortable, but I have a crawl space. The access under the floor is not bad and the soil seems damp. What are my options when it comes to insulation that I can ...

The second, spraying expanding foam insulation between the joists, is a job best left to the pros. We recommend going with the batts. It's less costly and your 3-foot crawl space gives you enough ...

Q: I have a room with a crawlspace under it about 20 inches high. The room has 12-inch floor joists, with rolled batt insulation. I’d like to insulate the block walls to reduce the amount of ...

Insulating rim joists -- pros, cons and solutions. The Herald-Dispatch; Jun 4, 2011 ... Should we insulate the rim-joist cavities of a crawlspace foundation? I am a builder, ...

I INSULATED THE crawl space under the newer part of my kitchen a couple of years back, and it seems to me to have made a bit of difference in temperature control in both summer and winter. I do ...

Project Insulation: DIY Donny's guide to insulating your loft. ... When you’re doing the ceiling joists, you'll need 100mm between them and 170mm across the joists in the opposite direction.

In a house with an unheated basement or crawl space, adding insulation beneath the main floor can save on heating bills and increase comfort during the winter. Usually, the job involves fastening s… ...