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Why is there condensation above ground on an interior basement wall?

...basement and installed 1 inch foam insulation to the exterior wall before framing and then installing fiberglass insulation. When he began drywalling he noticed...

Posted by Barb Daluisio Jan. 12, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

Should I put foam boards right against my basement wall or leave an air gap?

...basement to our home has no insulation with a cinderblock wall that they have either applied white paint or drylok to, can't tell though. The basement is also a...

Posted by Elijah Hargett Jan. 9, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 4 responses

Which is the best basement ceiling insulation?

...basement ceiling/first floor of my house is insulated with 3 1/2" faced fiberglass with the vapor barrier on the house side (not pointed downward toward the bas...

Posted by David Boone Jan. 9, 2021 Basements improvements

Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?

An insulation contractor toured my 100-year old house near Toronto and told me that they wouldn't recommend installing any insulation in the basement because it...

Posted by Drew Tozer Jan. 5, 2021 Basements improvements 9 responses

Can you insulate a concrete block basement walls with only rockwool?

...basement ourselves (zone 5, Toronto) and on a budget after gutting the entire finished basement due to extensive moisture penetration and mold issues. The found...

Posted by Aarne Valikangas Jan. 1, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

Why are half of my basement walls are not insulated and should I add insulation?

The top half of the walls have pink fibre glass insulation covered with clear plastic and a black plastic border nailed into the concrete but the bottom half of...

Posted by Jake Morel Dec. 28, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How should I install XPS insulation in a basement?

...basement is unfinished and any moisture could easily dry to the inside.  Now I’m looking to finish a portion of the basement and I don’t want to cause any probl...

Posted by Ken Hunold Dec. 27, 2020 Basements improvements

What's cheaper for total building costs, slab on grade or basement?

...basement for TOTAL cost. While i know SOG is cheaper than basement, i can do 750 sq ft on top of 750 sq ft basement with finishing in two years after concrete d...

Posted by tony wolff Dec. 24, 2020 Foundations and Basements 1 response

Should I install a poly moisture barrier before the rigid foam board against a basement wall?

Hi There, I have just finished removing all of the damp, musty (and in a few places moldy) drywall, vapour barrier and fiberglass insulation from the basement o...

Posted by DONandCATHY Crenna Dec. 14, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

Should I remove the plastic sheet in my cellar?

...basements are moldy and how to prevent mold during basement renovations If you have cut open the poly vapor barrier on the basement walls then that is letting m...

Posted by Justin D'Arcy Dec. 4, 2020 Basements improvements 2 responses

How do you fix moisture problems in basement?

I am redoing a basement wall that has a lot of moisture and has rotted the studs I see you mentioned to do drywall, studs with mineral wood then 2" of rigid ins...

Posted by John rodrigues Nov. 27, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

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

...basement and the main floor as well. Do I need to do any extra insulation in the basement on the concrete floor? You will for sure need insulation below your ba...

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

What is the best way to do a basement renovation?

...basement renovations? Why are Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes As for vapor barriers on basement walls, as you would read in the page abo...

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?

...basements: how to insulate your basement properly Preventing mold when you insulate your basement How much insulation does a basement need?  Stop Basements Fl...

Posted by BIG FOOT Nov. 17, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Does slab on grade need to have in floor heating?

...basement concrete floor, will feel cooler to the touch than wood or other flooring materials, due to the conductivity of concrete. This is a simple fact of phys...

Posted by Lauren Panzani Nov. 13, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

How do insulate a basement slab that is sloped ?

Hi everyone !  I have a 30x30 basement that I want to finish (on a budget). We live in zone 5a and the house was build in 1950. Normally I would've covered the ...

Posted by Louis-François Lapointe Nov. 11, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

What do I use in a dropped basement ceiling for soundproofing?

Sound is travelling from the kitchen floor to the basement ceiling.  Who do I contract to do the work.  I called several people concerning this.  There are a fe...

Posted by Melissa Pickett Oct. 10, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

What is the best way to finish a basement with exposed pink fiberglass insulation?

...basement, the full footprint of a modular home built in 2003, about 26’x44’. I would like to cover the ceiling to be able to set up an artist studio in the spac...

Posted by Claudia Fieo Oct. 6, 2020 Basements improvements
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