Intro - Materials - Prep - Basement Preparation - Foam
Tools for Fiberglass
- Dust mask
- Circular saw
- Goggles
- Utility knife
- Gloves
- Staple gun and light staples
- Pencil and heavy-duty paper
- Extension cord
- Hammer
- String
- Steel tape measure
Materials for Fiberglass
- Tetanus shot (optional)
- 16 penny nails
- Flexi-vent material
- Clothing to fully cover (optional)
- Duct tape
- Fiberglass insulation
- Salt tablets
- Vapor barrier (6 ml. visquine)
- 2x4 boards
Tools for Rigid Foam Panels
- Circular saw
- Level
- Ramset (rental)
- Utility knife?
Materials for Rigid Foam Panels
- Rigid foam panels (regular or panels closed cell)
- 2" extruded foam
- Exterior adhesive
- 2" x 2" furring
- Tar paper strips
- Sheet metal
- Adhesive flashing
- Shim material
- Drain pipe
- Vapor barrier (6 mi. visquine)
- Gravel
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