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Old 04-25-2009, 11:59 AM   #1
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Isulating Basement ceiling
Wanted to insulate basement ceiling , will be finished drywall .

will be using Roxul Fire & Sound is it best to have insul tight to bottom of upper floor sheating or closer to drywall on basement ceiling side ? or does it even matter ....?

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Old 04-25-2009, 03:30 PM   #2
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Wanted to insulate basement ceiling , will be finished drywall .

will be using Roxul Fire & Sound is it best to have insul tight to bottom of upper floor sheating or closer to drywall on basement ceiling side ? or does it even matter ....?
If it's for sound control,
next to the drywall.
If it's for heat loss,
leave it out.
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