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colorado_rogers

Basement ceiling insulation

colorado.rogers
14 years ago

I am finishing my basement and I am looking for ideas for insulating the ceiling. We have hardwood floors above most of the basement, so I want to sound proof those areas. Additionally, I am looking at insulating between a bedroom and the furnace room, as well as between a bathroom and our new theatre room.

What would be my best option?

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