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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 build a slab foundation on a slope?

Posted by keri gelenian Nov. 23, 2020 Foundation choices 2 responses

How much insulation do you need for a Basement floor in an ICF home?

Posted by Gary Abbott Nov. 23, 2020 Basements 1 response

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What are the foundation options for a prefab house?

Posted by Richard Bowie Nov. 20, 2020 Foundations and Basements 2 responses

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

Does slab on grade need to have in floor heating?

Posted by Lauren Panzani Nov. 13, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 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

How much for a 1200 square foot house will it cost me to finish the slab

Posted by Walter Hale Oct. 1, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

Can you install a slab on grade foundation in the Fall and leave it over winter?

Posted by Matthew Gioia Sept. 21, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best way to stop thermal bridging between my ICF block construction walls and my footing?

Posted by Walter van den Broek Sept. 18, 2020 Foundation choices 1 response

Is sealing basement concrete floor against radon a good idea?

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Sept. 18, 2020 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 3 responses

Could we use a raft slab with ICF walls on a sloped site?

Posted by Paul Fischer Sept. 15, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

In ICF Construction, what is a good thermal break solution at a door threshold?

Posted by Shaun B Sept. 13, 2020 Slab on Grade 3 responses
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