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Crawl space versus slab, which is better?

...basement with ICF walls is a far better way than the mold-inviting normal practice of trapping moisture in basement walls with a vapor barrier. A crawl space is...

Posted by Doug Bennett Jan. 5, 2025 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Can we backfill a basement and then do slab on grade?

...basement. We wondered about 'backfilling' our basement, raising the house to second story height, and building a new ground floor on a slab on grade foundation,...

Posted by susannahandjared mcisaac March 3, 2022 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the best flood prevent system for a home?

...basement floor The best way to prevent flood damage in basements is with proper drainage and sump pumps, but I suspect you may specifically be referring to sewa...

Posted by Dawn Wlezien July 15, 2021 Waterproofing and drainage 2 responses

What is the best way to install 5" of XPS rigid foam on interior basement walls?

...basement wall and then putting plastic over them is why almost all basements smell moldy.  As for the actual install, I would forget fasteners and just use an a...

Posted by Sean MacDonald June 14, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 8 responses

What is the best method of building a slab on grade?

...basement vs slab on grade as a good starting place– Slab on Grade vs Foundation & Crawlspace or Basement? In there you can see our slab on grade installatio...

Posted by Jay Law April 19, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

Should I put gravel on a crawl space floor for drainage?

Should I put pea gravel or equivalent on the crawl space floor to allow moisture drainage? Before putting the moisture barrier down. Thank u A lot of crawl spac...

Posted by Karen Lundgren Foulk April 12, 2021 Crawl spaces 1 response

Will spray foam on basement walls prevent condensation?

...basement walls does nothing good, but it does a lot of harm. You can read more here –  Why are Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes  The shor...

Posted by Michael Scott April 12, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

Should I bother testing for radon in a gutted and uninsulated house?

...basements and crawl spaces Does the house have a basement or is it a crawl space? And what is the floor, is it dirt or poured concrete? I would assume it is not...

Posted by Luba Sharapan March 27, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 3 responses

What is the best exterior rigid foam insulation for under a deck?

I live in Calgary, Alberta and bought a house built in 2007. I noticed this past winter when I started renovating my basement that the rim joists were poorly in...

Posted by Andrew Cherubini March 21, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

how do I find pricing on hemp insulation?

...basement and would like to insulate four walls and the ceiling with hemp insulation. I have no idea of the cost to do so.

Posted by Goober Pyle March 16, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing

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

How much insulation should I install underneath my concrete slab in my basement?

I live in a cold climate - Winnipeg Manitoba, and intend to install radiant heat in the concrete slab. As my basement is below the frost line, I’m not sure if i...

Posted by Scott Antonation Sept. 27, 2019 Slab on Grade 5 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

Can you install tubing under a slab on grade foundation to extract heat in winter?

Can tubing for a ground source heat pump be put under a slab on grade prefab form foundation kit to extract winter heat? We generally recommend people check wit...

Posted by Jennifer Cole Aug. 28, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

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
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