Basement Ceiling

[flippingmagician]

Hi, All-

Have done some internet research but wanted to get advice from trustworthy sources- my fishing buds!

Getting ready to install a ceiling in my basement and wanted to get your opinion on whether or not to insulate the ceiling before closing it off. What do you think?

Thanks in advance!!!

[haha]

Insulate to prevent sound transfer. That's really the only benefit you'll see if you insulate. Use un-faced R30 between the floor joists. You don't need to use paper backed insulation.
If you're not worried about sound traveling from the basement to the first floor then save your money on the insulation

[flippingmagician]

Thanks for the advice!

[sc419795]

Before you cover it up take pics of all of your mechanicals and plumbing locations. Never know if you will need to open it back up to fix something and may save time.

[flippingmagician]

Before you cover it up take pics of all of your mechanicals and plumbing locations. Never know if you will need to open it back up to fix something and may save time.

Fantastic suggestion! I would never have thought of that... will definitely save frustration in the future.

[Hookerz Tackle]

I installed Drop Ceiling vs Drywall. Wanted to make sure I still had access to everything.