Basement Ceiling Insulation

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should be considered adequate for that application. However unfaced batts tend to dust particules. I would use a foil faced batt of some sort. This may or may not change the fire rating. Maybe check with a local insulation contractor for that listing info.

Perhaps a drop in grid type ceiling? These are common in commercial jobs.

I have been using a product called The Barrier. They offer this roll foam with a white side. Very easy to roll out and install. Perhaps check their listings for exposed use. I would still batt above it but it would make a nice finished, and removable, final covering.

InsulTarp would be another flexible insulation to check into. Drape either below the joists and use roof paper nails with the plastic washers to attach it.

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Joe Furfaro_2

Basement Ceiling Insulation

I have radiant staple-up(with plates) being installed for some floor warming on the ground floor.
My question concerns the insulation that I should be installing in the joist space in the basement.
I do not want to cover the ceiling in the basement. It will be a workshop and I want to be able to access in the future so the insulation will be exposed.
Something fire resistant would be a good idea.
Joist space is the standard 16 inches and they are 10 full inchess height.
I will have a radiant slab for the basement also going in.
Thanks

Mike T., Swampeast MO

If you're in a hot, humid climate watch out with fiberglass in the basement ceiling. Have pulled out wringing wet basement ceiling fiberglass insulation more times than I care to think about. It creates an utterly ideal climate for brown rot to flourish.