Rigid Foam Insulation Under Floor Joists

If it you need to spread it use a brush to help cover and smooth out the glue.
Rigid foam insulation under floor joists. Airtight insulation reduces heat loss through the rim joist band joist. The insulation should cover the whole depth of the cavity and contact with the floor. Installing fiberglass or mineral wool batts or rigid foam boards in floors with exposed joists open floors is straightforward. That would need 90mm of rigid foam or 150mm mineral wool.
Insulated rim joists place rigid roam against the rim joists then caulk along the insulation. Instead of installing the foam insulation between floor joists in the crawl space the foam board is installed against the crawl space foundation walls. Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. Fiberglass insulation and expanding foam seal the open top of hollow concrete blocks.
If it fits proper with no space between on either side of the board pick it up and put a thin layer of glue on. A semi rigid material is generally best as it can be cut very slightly oversized and squeezed in between the floor joists thereby ensuring no draught causing gaps. Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values. Installers should push the insulation up and fasten it to prevent any void or gap between the floor and the material.
The insulation should be pushed tight to the underside of the floorboards. Next you will need to place the foam board insulation between each joist as a test. You can even place it under the foundation slab.