Install Rigid Foam Insulation in Basement Video

[buggsyspam]

I thought this was a really good idea until I thought about the electrical runs, and potential leaks from the screws. Best bet is to built a traditional 2x4 wall, 1 inch off the wall. Then have a pro spray foam it all. You get a much better R value, and a moisture barrier.

[madmanmillett]

@buggsyspam the screws only go into the wall 2 inches and average concrete or masonary wall is 8 inches.plus concrete walls are not designed to keep the water out only as a solid base for construction .proper drainage with drain tile is your best defence against water leaking inside

[marri3d4life]

Make sure there are no cracks or leaks before you begin... then drill plenty of holes in your wall to secure the furring strips! This is the worst way to finish a basement that I've ever seen.

[madmanmillett]

@marri3d4life im a licenced red seal carpenter concrete walls are not designed to keep out water.you have to have proper drainage on the outside of your wall and proper drainage tile to do that.plus average concrete wall is 8 inches and your only drilling in 2 inches into the wall,not through to the exterior .this system works

[daveumbc]

What is ownescornings take on using 2x3's instead of 1x3's? It sounds like a good idea and I don't want to use surface mount boxes. Also we then have a gap for running wires. Or, do you make a 2" product like this? Should we install a vapor barrier on the wall?

[tan96993]

cool great thanks for sharing this video..i really enjoy watching it in how to install the insulator into the wall..!!

[howtofinishabasement]

Is this available in asia or are there any equivalents?

[adisharr]

I've installed quite a bit of this stuff in my basement. A few details:

1. It emits an extremely hazardous gas when it burns so it needs to be covered with something. I used mold resistant drywall.

2. You need to use a hammer drill and then some type of masonry screw (Tapcon works well). Just remember to use a good hammer drill. Old ones tend to required a longer drilling time which ends up making larger hole. This causes many fasteners to fail.

[adisharr]

3. My walls are about 8' and I used four screws per furring strip.

4. My cost per sheet was $11 at Home Depot (Rochester, NY).

5. This material breathes so it is a good choice if you have any mold issues.

6. Corners are a PITA due to the furring strip requirement. Be prepared to do some custom foam work :-P

[NaziJuice]

So you don't need a vapour barrier ? Ron Burgundy ?

[BlurredFace]

Is this stuff dangerous to inhale or leave exposed? Pink insulations have an infamous inhalant risk. This stuff seems fairly rigid and cheap, is it?

[leglover00]

Ok, am I missing something here? Wouldn't you need to make pilot holes in a concrete wall using a hammer drill? I can't even make a dent with a regular drill.

[cobrachoppergirl]

I hate this pink color and logos all over. Get rid of the logos, and have one plain simple color that can go with everything, like grey, dark grey, black, or white. Poor people who can't afford panelling don't want to look at pink walls with a bunch of black writing all over it. Yeah, it actually becomes a factor when chosing this stuff, because it *is* what is going to get see on the inside.

[viper8red]

@cobrachoppergirl What are you smoking? This is insulation, you'll cover it with drywall. If your not going to cover it you wouldn't even start insulating. That's like complaining about what color your blown in insulation is in your attic. Your mental!

[Garybk2]

Doesn't code say an outlet along a wall every 12'???

[viper8red]

@Garybk2 You don't have to have receptacles in a basement.

[steeltears]

With reference to the foam insulation and a valid waterproofing agent applied to the basement structure - will the foam transfer moisture thru the interior basement wall to the fir strips and into the drywall?

Thanks for the video and the information.

Mark

[troybrownrigg]

Owens doesn't put prices on the web site per sheet. Why in America is everything top secret to the point nobody want's to build anything anymore.

[rangaman86]

@troybrownrigg If they put the prices up then people would see how bad there getting skrewed!!! That shit is over $20 a sheet!! Who can afford to use it for that much money?? Not this dude... I'll freeze first!! Fiberglass shit is way cheaper!!!

[showmehowvideos]

Your putting holes into the the foundation and a poured foundation is susceptible to expansion cracks. We installed furring strips in the 70s and see the failures in block foundations now. I do not like the system.

[pinkyzoey]

This would have been good for my garage doors, but Home Depot didn't have it, so I used the 1" Foamular 150.

[adisharr]

I wish my basement was that empty.

[d1incharge]

it is actually common to flat nail 2x4's to basement walls......meaning......it is not that hard to find everything you need to finish a 1.5" deep wall, including E-boxes. The main problem with that method is that the concrete walles are never that straight, making a seperate wall is many times a quality thing.

[dutchmaya88]

look at 2:08 drywall build on top of insulation boards. So I ask again.where electrical wires and plumbing goes ?

[favthings]

haha......be sure you know if there is a crack....caulk all the holes......and install the pink....sounds like this broad wants a piece

[dutchmaya88]

so where will the electrical wires & plumbing go ? lmaoooo

[nprudhomme111]

instead of using 1"x3" like she's using in the video, use 2"x3" which will create a space to run the electrical wire between the drywall and the insulation

[owenscorning]

Electrical wiring would run in conduit /raceways on the interior face of the wall finish material or through channels routed in FOAMULAR. Surface mounting offers better thermal performance. For more information on conduit/raceway options you might visit the ToolBase section on this topic.

[Onach17]

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[01mustang05]

Cheap sound barrier? Yup, this is the cheapest. go for it. works good.

[mortier9]

Why is the lady wearing a dust mask?

[stover81291]

does this product eliminate sound at all? i play drums and am in need of something cheap to buy for my basement

[reditreefrogs]

I am also looking for something to control sound travel...The neighbors complain about drums/guitars played in my basement...

I have blocked the windows using 12" insulation, this muffled the sound.

I don't think this stuff will muffle at all because of it's hard surface which isn't designed to absorb sound, it will reflect...

I have ordered sound foam egg crate but haven't gotten it yet...Web site took my money and hasn't shipped yet...Eduardo M. is the idiot...Foambymail. com

[proaudiohd]

Is this two neighboring houses with seperate foundations?

[reditreefrogs]

No, the neighbors house is 50 feet away from mine....She was just being difficult and decided to snap and walk over and complain...

I received the sound foam sheets and have installed them on all 4 walls and ceiling...It's amazing now!

The room has dead air and the bass, drums and guitars actually sound better because the over tone ring sound is gone...

The foam is 1 !/2" thick and came in sheets 72" X 72" ...$ 35.00 each....I used 12 sheets to cover almost the entire room.

[mic4rap]

@reditreefrogs Hello mate, my studio is close to street and get alot of noise in. I jus bought the OC 703s for my sound absorbtion, but i wanna know if i can sound proof my studio with this product (rigid insulation foam sheet) before hanging my OC 703. I also wanna knw if my sound will be affected or not

thanks alot