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Is a vapor barrier necessary under a concrete slab with foam insulation and if so, where does go?

We're soon building a slab on grade foundation for our new cabin in Montana and I've decided to sit it on a 4" EPS foam insulation so the slab will retain some ...

Posted by Grady 22 Aug. 17, 2019 Air and vapour barriers 3 responses

Where would I go for guidance on structural design of footings that sit on top of high-density insulation?

I'm not concerned with the compression issue, but rather how the lateral (shear) loads get transferred from the concrete footing into the soil, via the insulati...

Posted by Douglas Bennion July 31, 2019 Foundations and Basements 1 response

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

Can you elevate a slab on grade foundation?

I'm building a home up north in Parry Sound, Ontario next year. I'd like a slab foundation raised three feet above the ground level. I'd like to have a wrap aro...

Posted by Raoul Lions July 27, 2019 Slab on Grade 4 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

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

Should I test my home for radon gas?

I plan on improving insulation to the point of needing an air exchanger. I thought it best to test for radon gas after I've tightened up the major air leakage i...

Posted by Mary Anne S March 5, 2019 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 4 responses

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

Can you help me decide between a foundation, slab on grade and crawlspace?

...basement. I live near a river, so maybe I'm wrong, but a basement seems like it's gonna be a constant worry, and my parents have expensive issues with needing r...

Posted by David Davenport Nov. 26, 2018 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

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 prevent moisture from getting into a basement footing?

...basement construction may be an even more valuable read for you. Building better basements: how to insulate your basement properly In there you will see a few d...

Posted by Frank Liu June 24, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

Where do you install a weeping tile with a high water table?

...basement floor. High water table and the engineer wanted the footings on undisturbed soil. So I basically need to pour my basement wall 18 inches higher then pl...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian June 11, 2020 Foundations and Basements 3 responses

How do you lower high radon levels in a basement?

...basements is to have a dedicated HRV or ERV in the basement, along with a Radostat radon sensor. The radostat in a continuously operating radon detector that wi...

Posted by Uma Parekh May 22, 2020 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response
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