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Expert Member DCcontrarian | | #1
That doesn’t seem risky at all.
In 4a, your basement floor may contribute more to the cooling of the house in the summer than it adds to the heating in the winter, so you don’t need a lot of insulation. You just want enough that the floor doesn’t feel cold to the touch, 1/2″ should be sufficient.
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Expert Member MALCOLM TAYLOR | | #2
User…783,
Depending on what you are planning to use as your finished flooring, you may be able to lay it directly on the foam.