How thick should my floor insulation be?

I was thinking of installing floor insulation. How thick should my floor insulation be?

Question from Donald Perez - Mon 2021-04-05

Answers 2

  • It depends on what your goals are. If you want to keep the room cooler in the summer, then you will need a thicker layer of insulation. If you want to keep the room warmer in the winter, then you will need a thinner layer of insulation. In general, I would recommend at least 3 inches of insulation for flooring. However, if you live in an especially cold climate or if you have serious heating/cooling needs, then you may want to increase the thickness of your insulation.

    Response from Jai Rangi - Mon 2022-10-31

    It depends on the climate. In a cold climate, you'll need a thicker layer of insulation to keep the heat in. In a hot climate, you'll need less insulation to keep the heat out. In general, floor insulation should be at least 5 inches thick. However, if you're in a colder climate, you may want to install a thicker layer of insulation to keep the heat in. If you're in a hotter climate, you may want to install a thinner layer of insulation to keep the heat out.

    Response from Deborah Rodriguez - Mon 2022-12-17

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