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How do you choose between a basement or slab on grade?

...basement, with the basement walking out to the south side. I thought this lower profile would help with heat/cool retention from the earth, as well as protecti...

Posted by A. Delmas May 21, 2020 Foundation choices 1 response

What is the best way to Insulate a basement and floor joists that are embedded into the concrete?

...basement wall and the embeded floor joists? Right now the home has roxul insulation in the ceiling space as sound proofing and the roxul/batt insulation is in t...

Posted by David Pereira April 28, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

Which is the best basement insulation?

...Basements are more susceptible to moisture and water damage, so you should keep that in mind when choosing insulation for basements, along with how to design a ...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020 Basements 1 response

How do you rebuild an existing basement?

...basement. We would like to take down the top of the house and rebuild on the basement. What do I need to do to make sure it's stable? The house has been there a...

Posted by Lisa Tuck April 14, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Should I build a basement or slab on grade?

...Basement; Which is Best? Is a finished basement worth the investment in a home? Part of the problem with calculating the cost difference between a basement and ...

Posted by robert baker March 27, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 10 responses

What's the best detector & alarm for a back flow valve that has been installed by the utility?

...basement or are finishing a basement to prevent flooding.

Posted by Tom Poe March 27, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How do you build a mold-free basement in a new construction house?

...basement wall cannot dry to the outside. This page will help you understand why mold forms in basements and how to avoid it – Basement renovations: How to prev...

Posted by Charmaine Herzig Feb. 10, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How do you install your own DIY radon mitigation system?

...basements and crawlspaces Sub-slab depressurization is a great method for radon removal, but if the basement is not finished space, one mitigation strategy is...

Posted by Ariel Fridman Jan. 27, 2020 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

How do you best use polyiso insulation in a basement?

...basements due to their resiliency when exposed to moisture, where Polyiso can be negatively affected by exposure to moisture and there is often a lot of that, o...

Posted by Iain Matheson Jan. 24, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

What is the best way to insulate the basement of an old house?

...basement articles then you know we think EPS and Rockwool are both great options for basements, though they behave very differently. For any other readers, catc...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Jan. 14, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

What is the best foam board insulation under drywall?

I live in Climate Zone 6 in a low humidity, cold, and snowy environment. Heating only no cooling. Currently have T1-11 siding, tar paper, R13 FB insulation, and...

Posted by Wesley Pracht Jan. 11, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Spray Foam for basements, which of the different types are best environmentally?

...basement next spring and one builder suggested using spray foam insulation as he says it's a good choice for insulating and sealing CMU basement walls and floor...

Posted by Amélie Pearson Jan. 9, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

What is the best way to insulate embedded joists in a basement Montreal Home?

...basement remodel. The walls are currently made up of mineral wool insulation with studs on 16oc all the way until Joist levels. ( Not insulated) can touch concr...

Posted by Emil Idf Jan. 7, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

What is the best way to insulate a 1780 brick federal with stone foundation in New York?

...basement and the ceiling height is about 7 feet with above ground windows. I want to insulate from air and from water leaks. Any advice is apreciated. Insulat...

Posted by carole roseman Jan. 5, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Can you use Foam boards on basement walls to stop condensation?

...basement and my basement exterior walls are fully framed about 2” away from the concrete. They have mineral wool in between the stud bays but not all dry walle...

Posted by Chad Johnson Dec. 21, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

Should I install basement drain tile vents?

...basement drain system and the contractor wants to install vents through the concrete floor at the wall junction to drain moisture condensate from basement walls...

Posted by gary taube Dec. 11, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 3 responses

Where can I purchase non-toxic interior wall panels near Laval, Quebec?

...basements properly – Preventing mold when you insulate your basement Using non-toxic building materials will help protect your indoor air quality, but most bas...

Posted by Louise Goulet Nov. 30, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

How do you prevent mold in a finished basement?

...basement earlier this year and when the contractors started pulling off damaged drywall we were disgusted to find that our basement wall framing was rotten in m...

Posted by Brian Cole Nov. 22, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response