Nov 25, 2024 · Hi: I'm preparing to insulate the rim joists in my basement and researching this forum along with watching all the videos. Unfortunately with lots of info comes conflicting …

Apr 23, 2020 · Hey, my basement rim joist has ancient insulation that needs to be trashed. I am very interested in utilizing Rockwool as I am just some DIY person and...

Feb 9, 2014 · Exterior insulation is effective in controlling winter rim joist condensation but tends to exacerbate summer condensation conditions, particularly in the presence of an interior …

Mar 24, 2022 · Here is where I am confused. If you are going to insulate your rim joists with fiberglass insulation, and then Sheetrock the wall and ceiling (and paint it) wouldn’t this …

Nov 19, 2022 · Insulation is always good, but the rim joist is a prime place for air leakage. That's why its important not to just stuff some insulation in there, but to seal the foamboard (I prefer …

Jun 2, 2023 · Floor joist bay insulation butts into the rim. Better if you air seal though all depends on your climate, indoor conditioning, kind of crawl space. If unconditioned space, I don't think …

Jan 2, 2024 · 5. Do i need to insulate the sill plate itself or just the rim joist cavities? 6. for the rim joist that runs parallel to the floor joists, should I just glue and screw with washer lengths of …

Nov 28, 2011 · Ive got about 60 joist bays to fill in the basement of our 40yr old ranch. its clearly drafty, so id like to get this taken care of. Option 1 is sheet foam, cut to fit the bays, …

Aug 24, 2015 · Hi all, I've been researching the best way to insulate the rim joists on the first floor of my raised ranch. The first floor is concrete block, slab on grade... like a basement but above …

Jul 24, 2019 · If you are insulating the rim joist area, which you should be doing, you would usually use minimally expanding foam around the perimeter, the apply your insulation. I …