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Default Insulating below a floor


Malcolm Hoar wrote:
In article , "Steve Barker LT" wrote:
being closed. My question is, IS there any reason why I shouldn't fill this
space will insulation?


I don't see how that insulation will do much insulating.


I concur with Malcolm. I'd just insulate the perimeter walls, making
very sure to use appropriate flashing or whatever to make a barrier
between the ground and the insulation (which would otherwise provide a
termite/bug/stuff path). Maybe you also want to put down a sturdy vapor
barrier over the entire dirt floor, if you haven't already.

Other than that, the air itself will provide decent insulation.

-kevin