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What kind of insulation should I use ?

I'm raising the floor of my bedroom from a concret slab to a floor that will be even with the rest of the houseInsulation will be used between the slab and new floorWhat kind should I use to prevent mold?

Answer:

Put a vapor barrier like Tyvek plastic sheeting on the concrete(preferrably attached to the bottom of the joists) and then use fiberglas batting between the floor joists with the paper barrier toward the roomTyvek will only allow moisture to move through it in one direction so the insulation will breathe without allowing the moisture which will definitely travel up from the concrete into the fiberglas and joistsAlso make sure to not set any wood supports for the floor directly on the concrete, always put a piece of rubber or a metal post support between wood and concreteOnce again, this will prevent water from absorbing into your framingFiberglas is the best insulation as it will not grow mold, It's made of glass fibers.
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