Floor insulation

Why Adding Insulation to Your Floors Is a Good Idea http://superchoicecarpet.ca/adding-insulation-floors-good-idea/

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Question: "What can I do to warm the floors of my 1875 #cottage? I recently stuffed two layers of #insulation batts between the floor joists above the crawl space but the floor is still freezing cold in winter. What did I do wrong?" #insulationnation #insulationfoam #insulationinstallation #insulationremoval #insulationlife

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Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet. Prevent damp basement floors from ruining carpet and other finished flooring. Install dimpled polyethylene to create an air space between the concrete and the finished floor, sealing off dampness and giving moisture a chance to dissipate.

I am proposing a project for a slab on grade Habitat house with 2" of foam under the slab and 1 1/2" or 2" of foam on top of the slab with 3/4" t&g plywood or osb floor. I want to float the plywood rather than use screeds to minimize thermal bridges. The interior walls are all non-bearing so they can be fastened to the plywood. I am certain that this is not an original idea so I would like to know if anyone has tried this and what the down side issues might be.

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Here’s what you need to know about how to insulate a floor, whether you have a solid, timber, concrete floor or boards – because it could help your home to become more energy efficient, and your bills lower.

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From blown-in insulation to foam, learn the best ways to insulate closed walls. Walls closed with drywall can be insulated; learn how. #lifehacks #homedecorideas #remodeltips #renovationideas #thespruce

A discussion of the different types of underfloor insulation for your home and a list of considerations when buying your product of choice.

Glen asks, “Can I install a plastic sheet over the existing insulation under the crawl space of my house without causing mold to the insulation?”A better approach would be to limit the ventilation in your crawl space during the winter, and cover the ground with plastic to reduce the moisture level under your home.

Passive fire protection is an added advantage and a necessity for buildings in many cases. It is nice to have thermal insulation and fire resistance, whether