SHARE

Basement Wall



Also Consider:
view larger image

Don't forget the Basement

Improve the comfort in adjacent rooms - add insulation to the basement. It’s easy & cost effective. For use in semi-finished or unfinished residential and commercial basement areas.

Basement wall insulation comes in two facings—white PSK and standard FSK—and is designed for use in both residential and commercial applications where code or builder preference specifies an insulated basement area. Both facings are perforated. Both products comply with ASTM C 665, Type II, Class A.

This product is intended for use in applications where the insulation will be left exposed. It can be applied either half-wall or full-wall. (Half-wall is not recommended for hollow block walls; they should be insulated full height.)

This insulation product qualifies for an energy tax credit of up to $1500 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. For more information, visit the CertainTeed Energy Tax Credit page.
 
 


Basement Wall Insulation


Insulation Product Overview


Lumber Dealer Overview

CertainTeed building insulation complies with ASTM C 665 and other specifications as listed on corresponding product specifications.
Download Product Specifications, Submittal Forms and MSDS here.
Basement Wall and Masonry Wall

Submittal Form

Building Insulation MSDS - Spanish

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Spanish

3 Part Spec

Check your local building code requirements.
Basement Wall Insulation is installed horizontally either half-wall or full wall, starting at the sill plate.

Half-wall application:
  • Nail a 2" x 2" furring strip to the edge of the sill plate at the top of all walls to be insulated.
  • Fasten a second row of 2" x 2" furring with power-actuated fasteners 48" or 72" below the sill plate furring, depending on the width of the insulation used. The 48" or 72" measurement must be the clear opening between both rows of furring.
  • Roll out the insulation and staple to the upper and lower furring strips with the facing exposed.


Full wall application:
  • Fasten a third row of 2" x 2" furring, 1/2" to 1" from the floor.
  • Staple a second roll of insulation to the center and lower furring strips. The second roll may have to be cut to fit. If so, cut the insulation and facing to a width equal to the clear opening dimension between the furring strips plus 11/2", then cut back the insulation 11/2" in order to form a stapling flange at the bottom.
  • Please contact CertainTeed prior to using an alternate method of installation.

Recommendations for Installation in Residential and Other Light-Frame Construction

Recommendations for Installation in Residential and Other Light-Frame Construction - Spanish

NAIMA Installation Videos

Refer to CertainTeed’s Lifetime Limited Insulation Warranty for Fiber Glass Building Insulation.
Building Insulation Warranty

CertainTeed insulation products improve building energy efficiency and reduce building energy consumption for the life of the structure. As a result, they help conserve nonrenewable energy sources, decrease dependence on foreign oil and lower greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the recycled content of CertainTeed fiber glass insulation meets the EPA Recovered Material Guideline for fiber glass products, 20-25% consisting of pre-consumer and post-consumer glass cullet.

Most CertainTeed fiber glass insulation products have been certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute and meet the GREENGUARD standards for low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, including formaldehyde.
NAHB Green Certification - Batt, Roll & Blowing Insulation

CertainTeed Insulation Green Information

LEED® 2.2 NC - New Construction Credit Opportunities for Fiber Glass

LEED® for Homes Rating System Credit Opportunities for Fiber Glass

LEED Fact Sheet

Formaldehyde Fact Sheet

GREENGUARD Brochure