That s because any insulation you might install on say the walls would potentially get ruined with excessive moisture.
Should you insulate concrete basement walls.
I still believe you should insulate when you finish your basement.
Foam insulation for instance is a common material for basement walls.
Insulation is vital for concrete basement walls the basement hold the house s furnace water heaters laundry machines and essential utilities.
Concrete rubble mortar and brick especially older brick can be susceptible to damage in the freeze thaw cycle.
So you must assume that your concrete is fully saturated and full of water in order to properly insulate your basement walls.
An excellent question.
But if you insulate the concrete will remain cool and moisture could will condense on them and rundown to the floor behind the finished wall i finished a basement in il blacksmith37 dec 21 17 at 17 51.
Shouldn t i insulate my basement freezing damage another factor is the potential for freezing damage.
Uninsulated the finished wall will be cool cold.
It can fill in all the gaps and spaces thoroughly giving you the best protection against moisture and air infiltration.
This is because it can achieve a higher r value along with excellent moisture resistance with less thickness required.
Foam and water do not mix.
Insulation materials are the key the key to successfully insulating basement walls is selecting insulating materials that stop moisture movement and prevent mold growth.
Basement walls made out of concrete stone concrete bloc and other masonry foundation materials have very minimal insulating properties and cause approximately 20 of heat loss in a home.
Because they are naturally located below ground level basements are mostly cool and damp.
If you insulate the foundation the outside will be colder.
The answer is yes you should.