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How do you improve an old block foundation with no insulation or exterior moisture barrier?

Posted by Wilhelmina Lange March 11, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

If the foundation wall has tyvek wrap will it trap moisture?

Posted by Hos Boss March 9, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

Should I insulate a crawl space from the outside?

Posted by Ryan Argente March 7, 2021 Crawl spaces

Why do you shim up basement walls?

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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 1 response

How do you insulate concrete basement walls and avoid mould?

Posted by William Hunter Feb. 22, 2021 Basements improvements 2 responses

How do can I insulate an existing basement floor from 1906?

Posted by Cathy Gaskins Feb. 18, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

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 3 responses

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 1 response

Why is there condensation above ground on an interior basement wall?

Posted by Barb Daluisio Jan. 12, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

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 4 responses

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 9 responses

Can you insulate a concrete block basement walls with only rockwool?

Posted by Aarne Valikangas Jan. 1, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

Can you insulate an existing slab on grade floor?

Posted by Patrick Berkeley Dec. 31, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 responses
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