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Is EPS or XPS better for use in basement rim joists? Should faced or unfaced foam boards be used?
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Sept. 8, 2019
Basements improvements
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What insulation should I put on basement block walls that is resistant to mold?
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July 31, 2019
Basements improvements
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How do you remove moisture and condensation from basement walls?
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July 27, 2019
Basements improvements
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What do I in my basement where new insulation meets old?
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July 20, 2019
Basements improvements
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