Jotun
New Member
Hi everyone, I live in Maryland, and am wondering what my best option for insulating the basement floor is. The basement slab had carpet padding directly on the slab, with berber carpet on top totalling 3/4". In one area I will keep it carpet (new carpet when this is all done), but most of the basement will be laminate wood flooring and I've removed most of the carpet. The home is about 25 years old, and has no current signs of visible water/moisture issues that I've seen.
Unfortunately I only have about 1.25" of additional clearance to work with because of the inswing walkout doors. This is on top of the current carpet area (and tile near the back door) so I have about 2" total for insulation and material everywhere else.
I'd like to put some kind of insulation down but I just don't have the height for something like 2" foam and plywood without having to raise the doors. I have to make some calls but I think I can get EPS foam locally for a decent price. Would something like 1/2" or 3/4" EPS even be worth it, and what would be the best plywood/OSB option if so?
What are my best options? Sorry for yet another basement thread, but the information is a bit overwhelming and it seems everyone has a slightly different situation. I know Dricore is out there or something like DMX with OSB, but I'd like to get all my options. Thanks!
Unfortunately I only have about 1.25" of additional clearance to work with because of the inswing walkout doors. This is on top of the current carpet area (and tile near the back door) so I have about 2" total for insulation and material everywhere else.
I'd like to put some kind of insulation down but I just don't have the height for something like 2" foam and plywood without having to raise the doors. I have to make some calls but I think I can get EPS foam locally for a decent price. Would something like 1/2" or 3/4" EPS even be worth it, and what would be the best plywood/OSB option if so?
What are my best options? Sorry for yet another basement thread, but the information is a bit overwhelming and it seems everyone has a slightly different situation. I know Dricore is out there or something like DMX with OSB, but I'd like to get all my options. Thanks!