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Basement renovation / Discussions

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What is the best way to reduce humidity in a basement?

...basement if you do decide to do some more work on it. Why are Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes Preventing mold when you insulate your...

Posted by Robert J. Pierson Oct. 17, 2019 Basements improvements 2 responses

How do I insulate my half below grade basement?

...basement Building better basements: how to insulate your basement properly   How to Control Radon Gas in Homes  

Posted by tom mckeand Oct. 14, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

Can you install foam boards directly against basement walls?

...Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes Preventing Mold when you Insulate your Basement Building Better Basements: How to Insulate your Base...

Posted by Ted Gorab Oct. 3, 2019 Basements improvements 26 responses

What type of green flooring is best for a basement floor?

...basement between the floor and wall. It was a finished basement with carpeting. We don't plan to put carpeting back in but would like something nice looking tha...

Posted by Jeff Krohn Sept. 15, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

Is EPS or XPS better for use in basement rim joists? Should faced or unfaced foam boards be used?

...basement (walls and floor) surfaces are formed of poured concrete. One side of the basement has full-size regular casement windows, but the bottom of those wind...

Posted by Thomas Dispenza Sept. 8, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses

How do you fix high humidity levels in a basement?

...basement has been removed and replaced with spray foam insulation; the foundation around my house on the outside surface has been waterproofed  (4 cracks were f...

Posted by JR Tadinac Aug. 21, 2019 Healthy indoor air quality 3 responses

What insulation should I put on basement block walls that is resistant to mold?

...basement wall. Moisture issue in spring ( and I suspect fall). We get a lot of people asking about the best way to insulate a cinder block (CMU) foundation wall...

Posted by Ken Gee July 31, 2019 Basements improvements 4 responses

How do you remove moisture and condensation from basement walls?

...basement vapor barrier is -  Why are Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes A dehumidifier is a good thing to have in a basement but it won’t d...

Posted by Aaron Keating July 27, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

What do I in my basement where new insulation meets old?

...basements, and for a few more tips you could check out this page -  How to Insulate Basements Properly And to address your question specifically, in a perfect w...

Posted by Steve J July 20, 2019 Basements improvements 2 responses

What is the best way to insulate rim joists with EPS and batts?

I'm trying to insulate Rim joists /cripple walls in basements have read about three methods using EPS & batt with slightly different orders. Plan to insulat...

Posted by Steve J July 18, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...basements.  Basements and basement walls work differently in summer and winter than walls exposed to air .  Basement walls are always cold but touching earth on...

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses

What are the factors I should consider for choosing between a slab on grade and basement?

...basement, what are the implications of having half of the footprint as a slab, and half basement? Thanks Shaun   That is a common question, and a hot topic that...

Posted by Shaun B April 2, 2019 Slab on Grade 3 responses

How should I insulate basement Walls in climate zone 5?

...basement walls has 2”  of foam on them so any warmer air from finished basement would permiate through mineral wool to the wall but air space would or should al...

Posted by Chad Johnson March 25, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

Should I insulate my basement ceiling?

...basement. we recently learned our basement wasnt insulated properly, and probably done to hide some flaws. In response we’ve decided to rip it all out and do an...

Posted by Nina Hartt March 21, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

What is your opinion on filling block foundations with concrete?

...basement.  We’ve got a minor crack in the grout, and we were advised to fill the block with concrete for strength, in addition to repairing the grout.   Thanks ...

Posted by Nina Hartt March 21, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Basement reno - How do I effectively insulate my basement?

...basement' particularly when people are doing basement renovations and energy efficient upgrades. The honest question, is there simply is no single 'best way' to...

Posted by Steve J Feb. 13, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

How can I get rid of moisture between the vapor barrier and the insulation in a basement?

...basement windows before he installed the insulation in the basement.  Subsequently it probably rained and moisture got in through the unsealed basement windows....

Posted by David Mitchell Aug. 14, 2018 Basements improvements 62 responses

How do you fix a moisture problem in a finished basement?

...Basements Moldy? Preventing moisture when you insulate your basement Building better basements: how to insulate your basement properly  Waterproofing an d heat...

Posted by Margo MACFARLANE Oct. 28, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response
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