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Why are half of my basement walls are not insulated and should I add insulation?

Posted by Jake Morel Dec. 28, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How should I install XPS insulation in a basement?

Posted by Ken Hunold Dec. 27, 2020 Basements improvements

Should I install a poly moisture barrier before the rigid foam board against a basement wall?

Posted by DONandCATHY Crenna Dec. 14, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

Should I remove the plastic sheet in my cellar?

Posted by Justin D'Arcy Dec. 4, 2020 Basements improvements 2 responses

Expanded Polystyrene

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5-25

By Helix Steel

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Opel Plus wood burning fireplaces

By ICC Industrial Chimney Company Inc.

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces

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House Kit Mold and Radon Detector

By Airthings

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Geo-Slab

By G West Building Services

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Prometheus Bio-Concrete CMU

By Prometheus Materials Inc.

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Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) - R30

By Alleguard

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Extrutech Form Panels

By Extrutech Plastics Inc.

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MS

By Dörken Systems Inc.

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Heatlok Soya HFO – Under Slab / Radon Protection

By Huntsman Building Solutions

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Vented Sill Plate

By Teksill Solutions

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Radon Seal

By ECO Building Resource Ltd

How do you fix moisture problems in basement?

Posted by John rodrigues Nov. 27, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How do I condition my crawl space with a dirt floor?

Posted by Ryan Reichelt Nov. 27, 2020 Crawl spaces

What is the best way to do a basement renovation?

Posted by BIG FOOT Nov. 18, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Does the basement construction information on this website apply to the climates in Canada?

Posted by BIG FOOT Nov. 17, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How do insulate a basement slab that is sloped ?

Posted by Louis-François Lapointe Nov. 11, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

What is the best way to insulate a concrete block house?

Posted by kent wardecke Oct. 17, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

Should I vent the space between a block wall and vapor barrier?

Posted by Nick Santore Oct. 10, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

What is the best way to finish a basement with exposed pink fiberglass insulation?

Posted by Claudia Fieo Oct. 6, 2020 Basements improvements

Do you have recommendations for radon sealing basement concrete & installing new flooring?

Posted by M N Sept. 1, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How do I get rid of moisture with cement floor crawl space that has a vapour barrier?

Posted by Cindy Chatham 04 chatham Aug. 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Aug. 20, 2020 Basements improvements 7 responses

Should you allow air flow through a crawl space with a dirt floor?

Posted by Amber Murray Aug. 17, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

The thickness of vapor retarding latex paint - Is measurement wet or dry?

Posted by Kim Boas July 24, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How would I rectifiy problem of foundation wall cracks with finished basement?

Posted by Terry P July 22, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses