Insulating the Floor

I used R20 insulation for the floor, as well as R10 up the sides to keep the walls from creating a thermal bridge and sucking out heat from electric floor heating. The insulation has a high compression rating at 40 PSI.

Tricks for leveling the floor for insulation. Learned this doing pavers for my sister.

Tricks for leveling the floor for insulation. Learned this doing pavers for my sister.

Preparing floor for insulation. R-20 Planned.

Preparing floor for insulation. R-20 Planned.

Insulation ready to be placed.

Insulation ready to be placed.

Decided to add an extra drain for the master bedroom. Possibly a shower.

Decided to add an extra drain for the master bedroom. Possibly a shower.

Installing 10 mm plastic Vapour Barrier for floor. This is the only place I trust plastic in a house.

Installing 10 mm plastic Vapour Barrier for floor. This is the only place I trust plastic in a house.

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