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Faced Insulation is a blanket type insulation that is generally made of fiberglass. It has a vapor barrier that will block moisture from moving from one space into another. Most vapor barriers are made of Kraft paper. Faced insulation will be sold in batts or rolls that are then stapled to beams or joists.
Things You'll Need. Determine the type of insulation you want to use. In most basement applications, fiberglass insulation should be kraft-faced fiberglass batt insulation. Kraft-faced means that the fiberglass has a brown paper (kraft) on one side (face); the paper acts as a vapor barrier.