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Can you insulate a cinder block basement/crawl space from the interior?

Posted by P Mci April 14, 2025 Crawl spaces 1 response

What is the best insulation for basement walls?

Posted by Paul D March 28, 2025 Basements improvements 1 response

Crawl space versus slab, which is better?

Posted by Doug Bennett Jan. 5, 2025 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

What is the best way to combine insulation on the inside and outside of my crawl space?

Posted by Maury Miloff Nov. 6, 2024 Crawl spaces 1 response

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces

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Standard Form

By Mono Slab EZ Form LLC

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ISORAD V2 R3-R5 | Radiant upper storey floor rigid Insulation

By Isolofoam Group

Expanded Polystyrene

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LastiSeal

By ECO Building Resource Ltd

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GEO-Passive Super-Insulated Prefab Foundation Forms by Legalett

By Legalett Canada Inc.

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Insert R8-panel

By Fox Blocks

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CarbiCrete CMU

By CarbiCrete

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Dixie Mud

By Dixie Belle Paint Company

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Vertical ICF Blocks

By Hobbs Building Systems, LLC

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Joist hanger

By Crown ICF Midwest Distribution

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Vented Sill Plate

By Teksill Solutions

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Cable and Drain Trenches

By The Langley Concrete Group of Companies

Why is my basement so humid and what can I do to fix it?

Posted by Roy Steinbrecher April 29, 2024 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

What is the best insulation for basement concrete walls?

Posted by Peter Woll Dec. 11, 2023 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

What type of insulation should I use between basement floor joists?

Posted by Ninja Ho Aug. 2, 2023 Basements improvements 3 responses

How to finish a basement if there is moisture on the concrete walls?

Posted by HaveyGameCalls April 25, 2023 Basements improvements 1 response

How long should you wait before finishing a new basement?

Posted by amanda kirkham April 24, 2023 Basements improvements 1 response

How do you properly insulate a cinder block foundation walk out?

Posted by John Smith Nov. 17, 2022 Basements improvements 1 response

Do I need to install a vapor barrier on top of basement concrete floor?

Posted by Belinda Blankenship Sept. 9, 2022 Basements improvements

What to do with spray foam on a crawl space floor after a flood?

Posted by Heather Petrie Aug. 12, 2022 Crawl spaces

How do you stop moisture and mold from forming behind drywall in a new basement?

Posted by Keri Peters July 12, 2022 Basements improvements 3 responses

Should I insulate the top of a block wall with spray foam? And a question about attic R value

Posted by Ken Traefald April 19, 2022 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Why is there frost build up on basement foundation walls?

Posted by William Hackett April 7, 2022 Basements improvements 1 response

What is the best way to insulate interior basement walls that are sweating?

Posted by Chris B Feb. 15, 2022 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Can you build foundations and slabs with field stones?

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Jan. 3, 2022 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Can I put foam boards up after I frame a basement?

Posted by Paul Hylan Dec. 27, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response