Basement wall Insulation

Rigid Foam Insulation (Extruded Polystyrene or XPS):

• Description: Rigid foam insulation boards are made from polystyrene and provide a high R-value per inch of thickness.
• Advantages: Offers excellent moisture resistance, and thermal insulation, and can serve as a vapor barrier when joints are sealed.

Spray Foam Insulation (Closed-Cell):

• Description: Spray foam insulation is applied as a liquid that expands and hardens, providing a seamless, air-tight insulation layer.
• Advantages: Provides superior R-value per inch, air sealing, and can conform to irregular shapes and surfaces.

Fiberglass Batt Insulation:

• Description: Fiberglass batts are flexible blankets of insulation made from tiny glass fibers.
• Advantages: Cost-effective, easy to install in framed walls, and provides good thermal insulation.

Mineral Wool Insulation:

• Description: Mineral wool insulation is made from natural or synthetic minerals spun into fibers.
• Advantages: Offers good thermal and sound insulation, fire resistance, and is moisture-resistant.

Spray Foam Insulation (Open-Cell):

• Description: Another type of spray foam, open-cell insulation, is less dense and allows for moisture vapor to pass through.
• Advantages: Provides good thermal insulation and can be less expensive than closed-cell spray foam.