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What is the best way to stop thermal bridging between my ICF block construction walls and my footing?

...basement that we would suggest is to build a fully insulated raft slab first, then build ICF walls on top. See the Geo-Slab frost protected slab on grade by Leg...

Posted by Walter van den Broek Sept. 18, 2020 Foundation choices 1 response

Is sealing basement concrete floor against radon a good idea?

...basement tested for radon and found high levels? Here are our pages on testing for radon gas and how to remove it from basements and crawlspaces. The product yo...

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Sept. 18, 2020 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 3 responses

Could we use a raft slab with ICF walls on a sloped site?

...basement on problem soils A raft slab is engineered to spread the weight of the building evenly over the entire surface of the slab, so there is no footings ne...

Posted by Paul Fischer Sept. 15, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?

...basement foundation walls. From all of my reading it says that your basement foundation walls can only dry to the inside. If I put foamboard on the concrete and...

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Aug. 20, 2020 Basements improvements 7 responses

The thickness of vapor retarding latex paint - Is measurement wet or dry?

...basement floor and would like to know if one coat is thick enough.  The thickness cited in an ecohome article was 0.00031. The technical data for the paint has ...

Posted by Kim Boas July 24, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How would I rectifiy problem of foundation wall cracks with finished basement?

...basement wall and eventually refinish the interior walls of the basement in a different manner to rectifiy this problem longterm? Insulating a cinder block (or ...

Posted by Terry P July 22, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

How do you fix radon and water infiltration in a dry stone foundation?

...basements.To get an idea of the different types of caulk and silicone sealants and which are best, see here ! The problem is then that you really shouldn’t walk...

Posted by john flannery July 14, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 responses

What is the best underfloor insulation type for radiant floor heat?

...basement? And is it heated or unheated below? And is it insulated below? We aren’t too familiar with existing building practices in Ireland unfortunately so we ...

Posted by David Irwin July 12, 2020 Heating and cooling 1 response

What is the best way to renovate a basement after a flood?

Hello, I'm in the midst of a post-flood basement renovation and have been doing some reading on your website only recently. I'm realizing that I may have made s...

Posted by Wren Toombs June 18, 2018 Foundation and basement improvements 2 responses

Does insulating a slab on grade make the building less stable?

I want to build a 24 x 26 garage. I would like to do a slab on grade for the obvious savings of not pouring the 4' frost wall and wante to do infloor heating. S...

Posted by Nicolas Jalbert May 28, 2018 Slab on Grade 1 response

Why do you say building on a slab is more ecological than starting with a basement?

...basement. How does he arrive at this conclusion? Basement or not, you need a mechanical room, storage space, a laundry room, cold storage, etc. The way I see it...

Posted by Geri P Dec. 11, 2017 Foundations and Basements 1 response

How do I waterproof a foundation from the inside?

...basements properly -  How to insulate a basement and protect it against water damage and flooding Bulk water directed towards your foundation will also raise th...

Posted by Kurt Brenner Nov. 14, 2017 Foundations and Basements 1 response

Why is a my basement smelly and humid and how do i fix it?

...basement properly -  Why basements are moldy and how to fix it  It sounds like you do have problems caused by excess water infiltrating your basement walls, pro...

Posted by Jeff O. Feb. 8, 2017 Foundation and basement improvements 3 responses
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