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How do you improve an old block foundation with no insulation or exterior moisture barrier?
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March 9, 2021
Basements improvements
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Basements improvements
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What's the best way to seal a crawl space and insulate?
Posted by Steven Johnston
Feb. 23, 2021
Crawl spaces
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How do you insulate concrete basement walls and avoid mould?
Posted by William Hunter
Feb. 22, 2021
Basements improvements
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How do can I insulate an existing basement floor from 1906?
Posted by Cathy Gaskins
Feb. 18, 2021
Basements improvements
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Why is there condensation in between 1.5" polyiso board and roxul insulation?
Posted by Tyler Norrie
Feb. 9, 2021
Basements improvements
Is there anything I can do about a vapor barrier on the wrong side of a basement wall?
Posted by Iain B
Feb. 8, 2021
Basements improvements
8 responses
With a raised house how should I insulate underneath?
Posted by Kevin Marmillion
Feb. 1, 2021
Basements improvements
3 responses
What is the best way to finish basement walls?
Posted by Aram Scaram
Jan. 21, 2021
Basements improvements
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Do I need to spray foam the ceiling of my crawl space to help winterize it?
Posted by Sheilagh Thompson
Jan. 21, 2021
Crawl spaces
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Why is there condensation above ground on an interior basement wall?
Posted by Barb Daluisio
Jan. 12, 2021
Basements improvements
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Should I put foam boards right against my basement wall or leave an air gap?
Posted by Elijah Hargett
Jan. 9, 2021
Foundation and basement improvements
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Which is the best basement ceiling insulation?
Posted by David Boone
Jan. 9, 2021
Basements improvements
Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?
Posted by Drew Tozer
Jan. 5, 2021
Basements improvements
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Can you insulate a concrete block basement walls with only rockwool?
Posted by Aarne Valikangas
Jan. 1, 2021
Basements improvements
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Can you insulate an existing slab on grade floor?
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