How Do You Insulate Outside Foundation Walls?
Insulating outside foundation walls can trim energy costs and reduce the moisture in your basement or crawlspace. Installing insulation on outside (exterior) foundation walls is a do-it- yourself project for most. A few useful tips will help the job go much faster. Look closely at the outside foundation walls; determine if dampness is a continuing problem on the foundation walls. Measure the square footage of your walls to determine how much insulation you will need. Measure the width and the height of the walls in total and multiply them. For example if the wall is 6 foot high and 20 feet long, multiply 6 x 20 to get 120 square feet. Price different types of insulation suggested for outside foundation walls. Insulation blankets are large blankets with a facing on them; some facings can be used as a vapor barrier, while others may need a separate vapor barrier. Solid foam sheet insulation may be the best insulation for outside foundation walls. If the walls are prone to dampness, the f
