How To Insulate Concrete Garage Walls

Cinder blocks are uniform concrete and cinder blocks used in the construction of low budget walls and foundations.

How to insulate concrete garage walls.

Start at the top. Perhaps the easiest way to add insulation to open garage walls is to install fiberglass bats between the studs. There are several insulation types you can use including batt or blanket blown in and spray. Use a utility knife to cut excess insulation so it fits the size of the stud.

After the adhesive cures add extension boxes to the outlets and switches and spray foam into every gap top bottom and around each box. Use concrete adhesive to secure rigid foam to the wall as needed if friction isn t sufficient. Bats are manufactured in widths of either 13 to fit in between studs 16 on center or 21 for studs 24 on center. I wrote a tutorial on how to waterproof and seal your garage walls using drylok.

Beyond the typical functions of keeping heat cold and dampness in or out insulation can also help you keep the din of the outside from entering your garage and the activities you pursue in that space from escaping to your neighbors or the. Add a layer of 1 2 inch drywall over any rigid foam insulation. They are also commonly available in two thicknesses 3 to fit into 2 x 4 framing or 5 for 2 x 6 studs. Now as you glue the panels to the exposed concrete blocks leave a inch gap at the floor and ceiling and cut holes in the panels to fit around outlets and wall switches.

This drywall is required by most building codes to. Spray insulation is best performed by a pro and requires a good bit of setup in advance. Staple the insulation all the way down the side of the stud. If you didn t do.

Tuck the insulation in to make it easier to staple. Last chance to waterproof your wall. And work your way. For the purposes of this discussion we ll cover batt and blanket.

The cinder block material is light and porous. Insulate your cinder block garage to reduce your heating bill.