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startribune insulating your basement start with the rim Dec 13 2011 If you don t have any insulation at your rim space add this project to your list of to do projects It s not as critical as attic insulation and it takes more time but it s a good thing to do basement rim joist insulation basement rim joistUnless the temperature of the rim joist is raised with a layer of rigid exterior foam or unless the interior of the rim joist is insulated first with rigid foam or closed cell spray foam an air permeable insulation like fiberglass or mineral wool should not be installed near a rim joist and insulating rim joists Insulating the rim joist or band joist area with fiberglass insulation is no longer recommended by building professionals and does not meet current building codes for air sealing Because fiberglass easily allows air to travel through it is a very poor choice for insulating the drafty rim joist area

basement rim Properly insulating and air sealing rim joists band joists takes patience so most builders simply stuff in some fiberglass and walk away If you have an unfinished basement you can properly insulate the rim joists in two or three hours basement rim joist insulation and insulating rim joists Insulating the rim joist or band joist area with fiberglass insulation is no longer recommended by building professionals and does not meet current building codes for air sealing Because fiberglass easily allows air to travel through it is a very poor choice for insulating the drafty rim joist area rim joistBasement Rim Joist In many homes across southeast Wisconsin basements are cool damp and not very comfortable While many basements are designed for housing mechanicals like furnaces water heaters and laundry appliances they can also provide extra living space for families