How would you insulate this basement bedroom? (Northern WI)

I am going to be finishing a bedroom in my basement. I have decided to create an access hallway from the utility room to the electrical panel which is in the top right of the floor plan. However, I am curious if anyone has advice on how to insulate this room. Obviously the bedroom wall that directly goes against the foundation will get insulated/vapor barrier....but I don't know how much to go beyond that and if it will even be worth the money. I have pondered insulating the framed walls against the electrical panel walkway and even the utility room, but will that make a difference for the money? The walls in the utility room are not insulated in any way against the foundation (minus insulation between joists on top of the block foundation), but it does have a heating vent. So, the room adjacent to the bedroom isn't some freezing cold void in the winter. (Note: Please disregard the measuring distances...they aren't accurate) submitted by /u/Key-Lengthiness-859 [link] [comments]

May 30, 2025 - 16:16

How would you insulate this basement bedroom? (Northern WI)

I am going to be finishing a bedroom in my basement. I have decided to create an access hallway from the utility room to the electrical panel which is in the top right of the floor plan. However, I am curious if anyone has advice on how to insulate this room. Obviously the bedroom wall that directly goes against the foundation will get insulated/vapor barrier....but I don't know how much to go beyond that and if it will even be worth the money. I have pondered insulating the framed walls against the electrical panel walkway and even the utility room, but will that make a difference for the money?

The walls in the utility room are not insulated in any way against the foundation (minus insulation between joists on top of the block foundation), but it does have a heating vent. So, the room adjacent to the bedroom isn't some freezing cold void in the winter.

(Note: Please disregard the measuring distances...they aren't accurate)

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