I am thinking of installing insulation around the exterior of my foundation and was deciding whether to install on the above ground portion, below ground portion or bothThe above ground portion of the basement is insulated on the inside down to 6 inches to a foot below gradeThe rest of the below grade area is not insulated whatsoeverInsulating the inner walls is not an option more than it already is.The basement is cold in the winter, as basements often areI am trying to make it warmer but was wondering if I will see much improvement by insulating the below grade portion with only a small R-Value (6)Right now it is wood paneling, 2quot; air space, blocking, soilIn areas where the ground freezes (northern ontario), how much R-Value does the soil itself provide? Lots of random questions in this oneAny help greatly appreciated.
Oh yes - should be soft enough.
No problem should cut it like butter.
any insulation below the frost line, not necessarily the grade will not help that much, as obviously you don't have the extreme cold thereBest to insulate the most wherever it is easiest, make sure you seal all possible drafts and try to have an airflow in he basementSome basements are cold because the cooler air is more dense and therefore collects in the basement,providing adequate air circulation can help this situation dramatically
