Insulating Floor Joists In Basement For Sound

Part of the problem with adding insulation for floor joists is securing such insulation between joists underneath the floor.

Insulating floor joists in basement for sound.

The idea that heat rises has prevented many builders in the past from insulating floors but adding insulation for floor joists can actually improve a home s energy efficiency as well as its insulating capabilities. Joist bays the open spaces between floor joists are prime hosts for insulation under specific circumstances. Once the ceiling is buttoned up insulate the rim joist the floor framing around the perimeter of the house directly above the foundation wall. Soundproofing the basement stairs soundproofing basement stairs.

Start by insulating the space between the basement ceiling joists with a sound dampening insulation like owens corning quietzone fiberglass insulation. Hold the batts in place by stapling their paper faced vapor retarders to the lower edges of the joists. The use of soundproofing caulking will improve the sound quality in the basement and reduce noise between the floors. When the basement or crawl space has vents installed insulating joist bays.

One thing a lot of people fail to do is to soundproof the basement stairs. Next you might want to consider using a soundproofing drywall such as quietrock for the ceiling.