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Should I use rigid foam plus fiberglass insulation for a finished basement? (re: PA UCC/”2018 I Code series”) – GreenBuildingAdvisor
- January 12, 2025
- Posted by: sherwin@eyeconz.com
- Category: Uncategorized
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My local township follows PA UCC codes which in turn follows “2018 I Code series”.
If I understand correctly, that requires basement walls to have R15/R19.
I was planning to use 1″ rigid foam (R-5) + fiberglass insulation (R-13) but I don’t think that meets code?
Does that mean I need 2″ rigid foam (R-10) + fiberglass insulation (R-13) for a total of R-23?
(I’m trying to learn myself the correct method because I’ve had 5 contractors each telling me different things and requirements…)
If I use rigid foam + fiberglass, do I need unfaced insulation?