1. Batt Insulation Batt insulation, made from fiberglass or mineral wool, is an affordable and easy-to-install option for insulating your crawl space. To install batt insulation: a. Measure the width ...

Also, if you use any kind of fibre-based insulation, it will turn to an ugly, moldy mess in a bedrock crawlspace, guaranteed. I always recommend against this, even in conventional basements.

Rectangular-shaped holes that penetrate oval or round vents from the crawl space of your home is a common and burdening situation for homeowners, even if you have batt insulation installed. Since ...

In a vented crawlspace, unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is subject to “windwash” – air movement through the material that robs it of effectiveness. Plus, it usually sags down in a few ...

A layer of batt insulation can't do that. This type of insulation can be used on the crawl space walls and serve as insulation between floor joists to eliminate air leaks. Increases comfort.

In the crawl space are the metal ducts from the down-flow gas furnace that are not covered with insulation and they are positioned to reach six warm air outlets within the house.

We recommend going with the batts. It's less costly and your 2-foot crawl space gives you plenty of room to do the job. The pros will tell you that foam provides better insulation.

Homefix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week's topic is on insulation in a crawlspace.